Weight loss – ‘Magic’ protein shake

Although I’m overweight, a big part of my challenge is consuming enough calories (without getting it from crappy food) to keep my body nourished. Your body needs at least 1200 calories per day for basic body functions – breathing, heart beat, all that good stuff.  That’s why if you go on a crazy grapefruit or [...]

I know it’s good for me, but I hate drinking water :(

I’m a “Propel” junkie, because I hate plain water. I add 1 packet of propel per 3 bottles of water.  For the record, because I like to consider myself a tree-hugger, I recycle the bottles by using them over and over until they’re reaching skunky (or the cats steal my lids…). I decided to try [...]

10 Metabolism Boosting Foods

As someone with hypothyroidism, I am always looking for natural ways to boost my metabolism. There are actually a number of foods that will help get your metabolism moving in the right direction.

Tropical Fruit Smoothie

Tropical Fruit Smoothie Recipe

Healthy Cooking

Good food is one of life’s great pleasures. Not to mention, meals have been at the heart of family life and celebrations since the beginning of time. Healthy meals can also help protect your family from heart disease and other health problems.