With our state on lockdown over the past few months, it’s no wonder that many of us are snacking more and moving less. At the same time, many are also dealing with stress and uncertainty. On social media, memes and posts with #Quarantine15 have been trending, a twist on the legendary “freshman 15” pounds. If your pants are feeling a bit tighter these days, you’re far from alone. In my post Continue Reading
8 ways to stick with exercise and a healthy diet at home
Do you find yourself ditching healthy habits when you’re at home, even if you didn’t intend to? Can’t get to the gym, so you don’t work out. There are goodies in the pantry and pizza delivery is just a text away. Being at home can be a minefield of temptation! But it doesn’t have to be that way. In my latest post on the Blue Cross NC blog, discover eight ways to stick with exercise and a Continue Reading
100 fun things to do at home other than mindless eating
When you're house-bound, it's easy to let boredom or stress get the best of you -- and mindless eating ensues. To make matters worse, being at home means easy access to all the goodies you have on hand. Is it any wonder that over-snacking is a struggle? There is no magic pill to cure that, but distraction and staying busy helps a lot. So, to that end, I've created a list of 100 things to do at Continue Reading
Quick and easy Banana Blueberry Muffins recipe (regular and gluten-free)
These delicious muffins make a welcome addition to any meal, or on their own as a snack or quick breakfast. When you have bananas that are over-ripened and need to be used up, muffins are a great option. Ingredients: 1 cup sugar 1/3 cup butter, softened 2 eggs 3 ripe bananas 1/3 cup water 1 2/3 cup Gluten-Free All Purpose Flour - recipe here) OR regular all-purpose flour Continue Reading
My favorite easy high-protein pasta recipe
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Here's a super simple pasta recipe that is a staple of my meal planning. It works great with any kind of pasta and any shape. I love using red or yellow lentil pasta, which offers 13 to 23g of plant-based protein per serving. It is gluten-free but the taste and texture is the closest to traditional wheat pasta than anything else I've Continue Reading
How to make your own all-purpose gluten free flour mix
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you're wanting to bake gluten free, it's not as simple as just substituting almond or rice flour for wheat flour. I mean, you could -- but it's probably not going to turn out anything like you hoped. Rather, all-purpose gluten free flour is a mix of ingredients. I've tried different brands with varying results. Then, I finally figured out how to Continue Reading