Last week was happy hour at Jamba Juice and all their sixteen size smoothies were a dollar between 5.00 and 7.00. I kept going there everyday ( most days) to get my  $1 smoothie. I got totally hooked on their coconut water fruit smoothies. So […]

  October is unprocessed food month.  Andrew Wilder from ‘Eating Rules’ is on mission to help people eat healthier ! How ? By cutting out or cutting down on processed food ! He’s asking people all over the world to take the October unprocessed challenge […]

Ripe mangoes brushed with coconut oil are grilled, then  layered  with creamy Greek  Yogurt and toasted slivered almonds ! Rich, yummy, healthy dessert that can fix even the most serious sweet tooth!  My #SundaySupper team is doing a ” five ingredient or less dish” theme and frankly, […]

  Ever reach for a soda to quench your thirst after eating a bag of chips ? I’m guilty too 🙂 !  Double whammy of salt right there. It could be mild to moderate salt addiction. The five basic tastes recognized by human taste buds are […]

  Chicken nuggets for kids ? Not in my home ! Chunky chicken nuggets spiked with  cumin, sea salt, pepper, garlic powder and curicumin are a family favorite that every one in my home eats. Coat these in some cornflour and flax meal and you […]

I am pleased to have Steven Madison, a personal trainer and fitness expert  guest post on my blog today. Useful information here on “Eating Healthy” without breaking the bank!  Now over to Steve.   Healthy eating is important in life. Although it’s usually a lot […]

    I love Fall and some of the things I love about Fall are crisp apples and falling leaves. We went apple picking last Saturday and picked about 14 lbs of apples. Aimed for 8 but ended up with more. This week has been […]

  I love to mix flavors & make crazy concoctions. I think I even confess to that on my Twitter Avi. My family thinks it’s totally crazy to mix diet coke and grape juice but I think it tastes great ! Occasionally when I mix […]

  Seeking relief from throbbing migraine headaches?You’re not alone !  Migraine headaches usually are described as intense, throbbing or pounding pain that involves one temple. (Sometimes the pain is located in the forehead, around the eye, or at the back of the head). Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, facial […]

  If you’re a diabetic or pre diabetic you’ve  probably been advised by your doctor or dietitian  that you need to eat snacks in-between your meals. If there’s anyone in this world who has to keep an eye on what they are eating,  it’s  got […]