Many people struggle with structure on weekends and their meals are far from planned.  Taking a few minutes to think about your meal structure on a weekend day and building in activities you enjoy is healthy and effective.  With spring around the corner, consider starting a indoor herb garden to get a jump start on [...]

Shake up your snacks! Sweet Potato Tortillas with Mango Salsa Mango Salsa:   Combine and Mix the ingredients below.   1 mango, chopped 1 Tbsp chopped shallot 1 Tbsp chopped cilantro 1 Tbsp chopped jalapeno 1/2 lime juiced dash of salt, pinch of sugar, and shake of jalapeño pepper sauce. Easiest Chili (Hint- One Pot, [...]

Healthy Donuts My sister-in-law has a gift of listening to little things you say and popping up with the perfect gift to make you smile.  This Christmas she surprised me with a mini donut maker.  Heaven!  My kids love them and I feel great about them getting s nutritious breakfast. This recipe is from the [...]

 This plain serving dish was a wonderful present from my best friend.  Little did she know it immediately had me thinking of fun ways to incorporate it into meals.  First, I adore her and wanted to make sure I used it with joy.  Second, it is a great way to make a meal fun and [...]

Roasted Chicken with Fennel Heat Oven to 400 Degrees on Roast. 1.  Chop up the bulb of fennel/anise.  Toss it in a casserole dish. 2.  Place organic chicken thighs on the bone on top of the fennel. 3.  Season Chicken with salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika. 4.  Add 1 cup low sodium chicken broth to [...]

  Every year I would feel sad as my beloved basil plant would fade from bright green to yellow.  There is nothing quite like walking out your front door to clip some fresh basil for a dish.  It was not until I made a batch of fresh pesto, that I remembered I can enjoy my [...]

Remember the types of hunger this weekend. Stay aware and reference the Hunger/Satiety Scale if needed. Ravenous Hunger. Get Me Food or Get Out of My Way. Often times dieting can lead to extreme hunger where your stomach is growling and it can become uncomfortable to avoid eating. This type of hunger leads to increased cravings for high [...]