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The alarm goes off and for a moment I just want to stay wrapped up in bed. When it’s cold outside and cozy in bed, it’s much more tempting to hit the snooze button for ‘just 10 more minutes’. But, on these darker, colder mornings as we quickly approach winter, we...

Imagine a cross between banana bread and donut holes . . . yes, it’s as good as you imagine. And when you take away the gluten, dairy, and refined sugars it is still so satisfying on a cool fall morning. Banana Bread Bites Ingredients 3 Ripe Bananas 2 tbs Ground...

What are your plans for the day? Does it include ANY exercise? See, we all have the same 24 hours in a day. I wonder how many people choose to use just 30 minutes of this time on doing some form of exercise. A simple healthy habit of 30 minutes of exercise might...

This may just be the leanest, cleanest, metabolism boosting meal possible. Yet, it’s far from boring or flavorless. Scallops can be a bit pricey at a restaurant, but when you watch for a seafood sale at your local market you can make them at home very reasonably. A...

The days are shorter and the hours of daylight outside of work and school are limited. As a result, the number one thing that most people stop doing this time of year is getting outdoors. But, getting out for a long walk is one of the best things you can do for...

Who doesn’t love a comforting casserole after a busy day at work and school? Do you have a go to? Tuna noodle, turkey tetrazzini, hamburger stroganoff? Unfortunately, all of these have one thing in common. . . . lots of noodles. If you are interested in lowering...

We survived another Halloween with its tricks, treats, and spooky cocktails. I hope you were able to sneak your favorites from your kid’s buckets last night. But, now that the night is over . . . it’s a new day and a new month. . . . how do we not overeat all the...

Weight training at any age has countless benefits. However, if you are over the age of 50 it could literally change the trajectory of the rest of your life. After age 30, the natural aging process stops the production of new muscle cells in your body. If you choose...

In fact, the inspiration for most of what I cook is . . . use up what’s in the fridge and pantry. And this time the result was rich, chewy dark chocolate goodness! I was afraid the tahini would be too strong of a taste and my kids would be disappointed. No way! It...

Easy to make, great to reheat, and an elegant brunch idea for guests. The gooey cheese, sweet tomatoes, and rich flavors are sure to impress! Ingredients: 1 tbs Olive Oil 2 cloves Garlic, minced 2 Green Onions, diced 1 pint Grape Tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup Basil...