Chocolate Tofu Pop Up

What You Need: 1 C chocolate chips 1 lb tofu, firm and water packed 1/2 C cocoa 3/4 C honey 3 T Grand mariner 1 t vanilla 1/2 C soy milk 1/2 C unbleached white […]

My Food Pyramid 1

How to eat right, even if you haven’t got much time You may not yet be familiar with the new food pyramid recommended by the USDA, called MyPyramid. It has vertical bands of color and […]

Backyard Barbeque Party 2

 Punch is a good idea for a party where there will be children as well as grown ups. If the punch is meant to be sparkling (adding soda), chill the punch first without the soda […]

Backyard Barbeque Party 1

What’s more fun in the warm months than grilling? Grilling with friends. Host your own backyard barbeque and invite all your buddies over for a tasty meal and some backyard fun. Here are some tips […]

LA Weight Loss Program 2

One drawback of the plan is the weigh-ins. Members are asked to weigh three times a week. That’s too much for the average person. The scale is not always an accurate representation of how a […]

The 5 Factor Diet Part 3

There are a few drawbacks, but they are definitely not reasons to avoid the 5 Factor diet. They include: – Those of us who are not celebrities probably won’t have access to a personal chef, […]

The 5 Factor Diet Part 2

With this diet plan, meals should not be skipped.  Going for a long period of time between meals causes the body to store fat instead of burn it. As is true of any diet, if […]

Great Reasons to Enjoy A Salad For Lunch

A light lunch will help you: – Keep your energy levels up in the afternoon – Stop you from feeling sluggish or sleepy – Keep your blood sugar levels even and keep your metabolism up […]

Cucumber Salad

Cucumber Salad Makes 8 Servings INGREDIENTS: • Cucumbers, thinly sliced • 1 small white onion, thinly sliced • 1 cup white vinegar • 1/2 cup water • 3/4 cup white sugar • 1 tablespoon dried […]

Healthy Salad Recipes

Lunch can be a tricky meal. You know you should be eating something to keep your blood sugar levels even and your metabolism running high. At the same time, you can’t eat anything too heavy […]

Snacks – The Best Kinds and How Often To Eat Them Part 3

The next key question is how often to snack.  The more times you eat, the more revved up your metabolism will be. However, it’s necessary to eat the right foods in order for this not […]

Helpful Fitness Tips

Here are some quick helpful fitness tips: Keep a fitness diary to stay on track with your health and fitness goals. Start small, like “I will walk 1000 steps today,” and record your successes and […]