The Air Fryer is one of the most popular countertop kitchen appliances of the last decade. Because you do not fry in oil, this method of cooking is considered healthier. With an air fryer, greasy foods can be a thing of the past, without losing the taste and crispiness of fried foods. That saves a lot of calories versus deep frying. I recently created three restaurant-inspired easy air fryer Continue Reading
How to choose the right fitness club for you
Finding the right health club can be confusing. With endless TV commercials, billboards, and social media ads, and new clubs popping up everywhere, how do you choose the one that’s right for you? Before you sign on the dotted line, take a moment to review the tips in this article I wrote for the Blue Cross NC blog. Read story Sponsored by Blue Cross NC Continue Reading
Mexican Rice recipe: A favorite since my teens
I didn't do a lot of cooking when I was a youngster, but I found that I enjoyed what I did do. My earliest memory was making a "chocolate snack cake" while in 4-H for the state fair. Fast forward to high school and my next memory of cooking. In Spanish class we had an event where we went into the home ec kitchen and each person or group had a recipe to make. Mine was Mexican rice --- and I've Continue Reading
Healthier copycat Campbell’s Tomato Soup recipe
Tomato soup is one of the ultimate comfort foods. Is there anything better than a piping hot bowl of tomato soup and a grilled sandwich? It's a quick and delicious lunch or dinner that the whole family can enjoy. But when I launched my healthy living transformation and started reading labels, I sadly decided to forgo one of my lifelong favorites, Campbell's Tomato Soup. It contains some Continue Reading
New year, new you: 12 ways to set yourself up for success
It’s always among the top resolutions: Lose weight. Eat healthy. Exercise more. Practice better self-care. If you’re looking to make this the year you accomplish your fitness and weight loss goals, I’m here to help you succeed with the following simple strategies. Check out my latest article for Blue Cross NC, "New Year, New You: 12 Ways to Set Yourself Up for Success." Read story Sponsored Continue Reading
Holiday Hustle 10-minute circuit workout
Think you’re too busy to fit in a good workout? Try this one on for size. I've created a full-body cardio and strength program you can do at home in just 10 minutes! See my post on the Blue Cross NC blog for a video and all the details. Read story Sponsored by Blue Cross NC Continue Reading