by Cassie | May 30, 2013 | Balanced Snacks, Healthy Changes, Holiday Eating
Many people have a banana as a morning snack, assuming it’s a healthy choice; hoping it will hold them over ‘til lunch once the post-breakfast rumbles set in. This is NOT the type of snack I would recommend to anyone who is looking to feel energetic, lose weight...
by Cassie | Mar 4, 2013 | Holiday Eating, Hot Topics
I usually get a couple reactions to this question. The first is the “ignorance is bliss” mindset: “I don’t want to know. PLEASE don’t tell me.” The second is more honest: “Probably a lot of ingredients that are REALLY bad for...
by Cassie | May 5, 2012 | Holiday Eating
For a lot of us, this holiday has become yet another excuse to gorge on foods that are high in carbohydrates (sugar) and trans fats… such as nachos, cheese dips and margaritas. Well I’ve got a way to make this special day more nutritious! Guacamole!...
by Cassie | Apr 20, 2012 | Holiday Eating, Hot Topics
Celebrate Earth Day by eating cleaner, greener, plant-based foods and incorporating strategies that are better for our environment. Five easy ways to be greener: 1) Eat greener and cleaner. Focus on increasing your consumption of green foods, such as leafy greens,...
by Cassie | Apr 18, 2012 | Balanced Snacks, Healthy Kids, Holiday Eating
It’s National Animal Crackers Day. The Animal Cracker: A well-known kid-friendly snack that makes both kids and adults smile, presented in the shape of friendly circus animals in fun, colorful, strategically marketed packaging.  I used to be a fan of these...
by Cassie | Apr 5, 2012 | Holiday Eating
Another holiday approaching means likely temptation with candy dishes, baskets and heavy meals. Here are my quick tips for minimizing nutrition stress this Easter season and maximizing the purpose of the holiday: Fill baskets with fun stuff. Easter is the second...
