As a clean eating label-reader, I prefer to make my own dressings. And besides, it’s simple: just whisk together a few things. Here’s my easy, delicious balsamic vinaigrette recipe. UPDATE: I've started using 1 tablespoon of honey instead of the brown sugar, and I like this even better. Best to store in the refrigerator. The oil will thicken, but let it set out for a few minutes and it Continue Reading
Wellness travel: Energize your body, mind and spirit in Orange County
If you’re looking to hit the reset button and de-stress, a wellness vacation or day trip to central North Carolina could be just what the doctor ordered. Whether you’d like to hike a scenic trail or rejuvenate at a spa, we have it all. Here, you can be as active or as chill as you want. In this article I wrote for the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau, discover a variety of Continue Reading
How to help kids be fit and healthy
Childhood obesity is a serious problem in the United States, putting children and adolescents at risk for poor health. Today’s inactive kids are tomorrow’s unhealthy adults. In this article I wrote for Blue Cross NC, learn some practical ways that you can help your kids or grandkids be fit and healthy. Read on the Blue Cross NC blog [Sponsored] Continue Reading
100 things to do other than mindless eating during the storm
When you're house-bound because of bad weather, 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 goes hand-in-hand with storms? There is no magic pill to cure that, but distraction and staying busy helps a lot. So, to that end, I've Continue Reading
What happened when I gave up sugar for a week
A couple of weeks ago, I decided to try an experiment and give up sugar for a week to see what happens. Well, I did and liked the results so much that I just kept going with it a while longer. At two weeks, I'd lost 5 pounds JUST by going sugar free! And I wasn’t even eating lots of sugar before! My tummy leaned out, plus I feel better - more alert and less sluggish. Instead of chocolate and Continue Reading
She did it! How Rosi lost 178 pounds in her 40s — and found herself
Losing weight and getting in shape is hard work. And keeping it off may be even harder! It’s incredibly inspirational to meet someone who also struggled with that but then succeeded. What finally worked for them? In my “How they did it” series, I interview people who overcame challenges and found a healthy lifestyle, especially those who did it later in life. It’s never too late to become your Continue Reading
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