The Deadly Truth About Sugar

The Deadly Truth About Sugar Ever heard someone say: “Buy Agave Nectar over honey because it’s much healthier! It’s a natural sweetener.” I so bought into this claim, but the truth of the matter is that it couldn’t be further from the truth.  Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. Golly…I wish wish wish… Continue reading The Deadly Truth About Sugar

Friday Fixin’s: Fruit Infused Water

  Friday Fixin’s: Fruit Infused Water Have you ever met someone in her 50s and thought to yourself, “Wow, she has fantastic skin! Why no wrinkles?” Well, I am not going to say that genetics doesn’t play a role (because it does!) but a MAJOR reason why some women are able to postpone the wrinkle… Continue reading Friday Fixin’s: Fruit Infused Water

Produce With The Most (And Least) Pesticides

The Environmental Working Group (EWG) just released its 2015 update to the annual Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce. This is fantastic because it lists the latest version of the fruits and vegetables that are found to contain the most pesticide residues. (A/K/A: The Dirty Dozens!) EWG analyzed data from tests conducted by the USDA. They washed and peeled produce… Continue reading Produce With The Most (And Least) Pesticides

Friday’s Fixin’s: Ruby Detox Salad

Ruby Detox Salad with Tamari Toasted Pumpkin Seeds Welcome back to Friday’s Fixin’s.  A friend gave me a little grief last week because I haven’t posted yummalicious recipes in a while – ok, in ages.  Well, the wait is finally OVER.  I’m so doggone excited to share the Ruby Detox Salad.  This salad tastes just as… Continue reading Friday’s Fixin’s: Ruby Detox Salad

Colorful Eating to Decrease Risk of Cancer

Earlier this week, I participated in the Living Beyond Breast Cancer Twitter Chat about eating during and after cancer treatment.  It was a super engaging and interesting “discussion”.  Btw, I’m still amazed that I actually have conversations via social media.  But the Silver Lining is that I DO have conversations and have met some wonderful people on… Continue reading Colorful Eating to Decrease Risk of Cancer

Tips for Hosting Thanksgiving Dinner

Dinner parties have a tendency to give me the heebie-jeebies, no matter how few people we have or how many. Now the Silver Lining of this angst is that this is  definitely a first world problem.  I mean, really.  Sometimes when I get myself all worked up, I tell myself to look in the mirror and… Continue reading Tips for Hosting Thanksgiving Dinner