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 […]

    Loads of ripe mango and avocado piled on a tostada. Add some zippy corn black bean salsa and some lettuce to this and you have a healthy treat packed with fiber and antioxidants. Add some chipotle lime shrimp and you have a complete […]

  Salsa Love !! Fresh red tomatoes with zesty cilantro and red onion .. mmm delish ! Add some corn, lemon juice  and black beans and you have a savory salsa bursting with flavor and fiber. This is a fun summer recipe that can be served […]

Getting your kids to take Omega-3  Remember those days when you had to chug down Cod Liver Oil and you did it because you had to? These days kids will run a  mile  if you even suggest anything they think tastes even slightly nasty. When […]