The phrase "eat your vegetables" seemed like a common mantra of moms everywhere. It didn't seem to work because a 2010 report by the CDC showed that 75% of Americans fail to eat two fruits a day and three vegetables daily. Besides wanting us to eat a variety of foods there are … [Read more...] about 31 Days to Better Health: Eat Your Vegetables!
Menu Plan Monday: January 7-13
I haven't been doing a good job of meal planning since finishing the 21 day Digest Diet challenge. One of our goals this year is to improve in this regard and thus this is the Inaugural Menu Plan Monday at Weight Chronicles. My husband and I are focusing on eating healthier and … [Read more...] about Menu Plan Monday: January 7-13
Weekly Chronicles: Welcome 2013!
How is 2013 treating you so far? I hope you haven't given up on your goals already -- every day is a new opportunity and a new chance! I will be sharing my goals one day this week. This past week I shared five tips for better health -- this coming week will bring five more to … [Read more...] about Weekly Chronicles: Welcome 2013!
31 Days to Better Health: Give Thanks
Once a year Americans and Canadians have a day designated to give thanks. But that's not often enough to think about and appreciate the good things in your life and it shouldn't be just in relation to a harvest. There have been a lot of articles and books the last few years … [Read more...] about 31 Days to Better Health: Give Thanks
31 Days to Better Health: Soup For You
You'll find soup in just about every culture and country. You might even say it's geography in a bowl. Borscht, menudo, miso, clam chowder and gumbo all instantly remind us of the area these soups were created. Soup can also be some of the most delicious, simple and healthy … [Read more...] about 31 Days to Better Health: Soup For You