Here is a recipe for a delicious and healthy snack cake. It is a good example of snack breads and muffins that I bake on a regular basis, with the goal of making them nutritious, tasty and lower on calories. Snacks=mini meals, and for the most part I try to keep our meals … [Read more...]
Quick dinners from scratch: Shrimp with peppers in cream caper sauce
I have mentioned before that life in my "milieu" is very high-paced pretty much all the time. There are too many commitments and not enough time. I am sure I am not original, and most of you are in the same boat. I let go of some things in order to survive simplify our daily … [Read more...]
How to keep up the motivation to exercise.
This post continues a series of posts on exercising. You can read my previous posts on healthy living to catch up. Today I wanted to focus on two things that are indispensable in keeping me motivated to work out. Not this: or this: They are eating and sleeping (sorry to … [Read more...]
The tale of two feasts, or how to eat healthy during special occasions.
Valentine's day has come and gone. I hope you all enjoyed the time with your loved ones. We had a nice low-key Friday evening. Brian and I decided to go out to a nice restaurant instead of exchanging gifts. I did receive a gorgeous bouquet and chocolates though. They made the … [Read more...]
Baby steps to eating healthier.
I firmly believe in the power of baby steps when it comes to switching to a healthier life style. I talked about easing into an exercising routine earlier. In my experience, small doable changes, implemented gradually, bring the biggest results! This is key to not burn out and … [Read more...]
