Eating Clean Without Breaking the Bank
One of the big concerns when people consider eating clean or eating healthier is cost. Grocery prices have gone up significantly in the past few years, especially for fresh fruit and vegetables. Shop Local Find your local farmers market and scout out farm stores in the area. They are a great source of local produce, […]
How much does your Double Double cost?
How much does your double double cost? It’s less than $2 for a Medium or Large coffee with two creams, two sugars. But that’s not what I mean. Here’s what you may not know … the amount of cream and sugar changes with the size of the drink. A Large double double coffee has about 1/3 more coffee […]
Betcha Can’t Eat Just One
The Lays potato chip commercials were a blatant challenge and one that so many of us struggle with – the bowl of potato chips. I openly admit that I can’t eat just one. In fact, my conscious mind seems to go numb in the presence of chips. I have had that experience of suddenly being […]
No More Cheese, Please
I used to come home from work, open the fridge, cut off a piece of cheese and pop it in my mouth. I was partial to old cheddar and stilton (good strong cheeses), and particularly enjoyed a blend of goat cheese with cream cheese on a cracker with a dollop of jam. I liked quality […]
Heart & Stroke Deaths are due to Preventable Factors
I had high cholesterol. A bit odd to admit since I am passionate about healthy eating. Familial hypercholesterolemia is a rare (treatable) condition with a statin, or lipid-lowering agent. However, high cholesterol is quite common amongst men and women. I was taken by surprise when my lipid specialist asked me to become a vegan. It […]