Having a regular workout routine is vital not only to help lose excess pounds and to keep them off, but also to keep your body in good working order. The old adage “use it or lose it” really applies to the human body. Stiff tendons and joints and weak muscles are a direct result of [Read more…]
Who’s The Biggest Loser?
I’ll start out by saying that I’m not a big fan of so-called “reality” TV shows, though I will confess that I used to enjoy watching the early episodes of The Osbournes. It probably was because I was a big fan of Black Sabbath when I was younger and I also found some humor in [Read more…]
Healthy Eating Strategies for Dining Out
Going out to eat is one of life’s little pleasures common to so many people. Trying out a new hot spot or visiting a favorite restaurant where you’re treated like family is a big part of the fun of dining out. It’s often a welcome relief from cooking and cleaning up afterwards and also a [Read more…]
Marinara Sauce Recipe
Having been raised in half an Italian-American household, I’ve had my share of tomato sauce over the years. It probably makes up a significant portion of my bloodstream at this point. As I’ve turned away from eating starchy carbs which includes all the good stuff that Italians hold so dear such as pasta, pizza, and [Read more…]
Eat Fruits and Vegetables in Season
As I write this in the middle of August so many delicious fruits and vegetables are now on the shelves at the grocery store, at road side stands, and at farmers’ markets. I just finished devouring a plate of locally grown cantaloupe chunks to cap off my breakfast. Each bite was an explosion of juicy [Read more…]
Haddock Marsala
When reducing starchy carbs from your diet, it becomes necessary to rebalance your nutrition sources. My personal approach has been to severely restrict high glycemic load carbs – mostly in the form of the so-called starchy carbs and increasing the amount of fruit and vegetables in my diet while also increasing protein. I try to [Read more…]