Booking vacation is so exciting. The thought of a new city, unseen sights and all of the possibilities that await. From the time you book, until the day you depart, the excitement begins.
Once planning begins, the reality sets in for all of us who suffer from food allergies or intolerance. What to eat the entire time you’re away? Three meals, each and every day. Just thinking about the food planning process can be exhausting. Continue reading
I have a little secret that turns healthy eating into fun! It’s so simple and yet can really make a clean, healthy meal turn into magic!
Presentation!
Presentation really is key and sometimes can make or break a meal (to me anyways).
I love serving my soups in deep white, wide-brimmed bowls. The outcome is so elegant. I feel like my family is dining at a fancy restaurant about to dig into some classic or exotic cuisine. The bonus, though, is that I know what all the ingredients are…healthy, allergen free and completely homemade.
If I really want to “spice it up” I add some beautiful fresh garnish to the top and it takes the meal to a new level! It may just be all in my head, and that’s ok! What matters is that meal time is fun, my family gets excited by the fantastic looking food they’re about to dig into and I’ve turned a simple meal into something great. Continue reading
There seems to be a large misconception about healthy eating.
I hosted a party last night for my sister’s birthday. My whole family came over for dinner followed by cake and coffee. We ended up sitting around chatting for hours into the night. Toward the end of the night, the conversation turned to “healthy eating” and the consensus seemed to be:
I sat back and took it all in. I chose not to say anything, at that point, as I wanted to really think about what everyone had to say and defend “healthy eating” with a thought out response.
I know from experience, convincing people, healthy eating is not only achievable but can be cost efficient and straightforward (once you figure out the basics!) is not an easy task.
I love healthy eating and find that I’m very passionate about food, natural living and attaining a healthy, balanced lifestyle. I would love to help everyone struggling with achieving their personal healthy living goals. The one thing….super important…if not the most important factor….you truly and deeply have to want to change and be willing to push yourself beyond your comfort boundaries.
Once committed to a new way of thinking and a new life style of healthy eating, there are a few basic steps that can go along way in achieving a new lease of life! Continue reading
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