Archive | February, 2009
The Season of Lent

The Season of Lent

Since today is Ash Wednesday and the beginning of the Lent season, I thought I’d take a moment to reflect on meaning of the season. Lent is a 40-day period before Easter where people tend to do some soul searching, fasting and repenting. So what can you do to discipline yourself if you overindulged last [...]

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H2O For Life

H2O For Life

Have you ever thought about the amazing effects water has on your body? Virtually every component in your body depends on water for life and sixty percent of your body weight is essentially water. So imagine how dehydration can affect your body’s ability to function properly. How much water should you drink a day? Because [...]

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Easy Low-Fat Cauliflower Recipes

Easy Low-Fat Cauliflower Recipes

This has got to be one of my favorite cauliflower recipes of all time! It’s so quick and easy–not to mention super yummy and nutritious. Cauliflower and cheese Ingredients: 1 head of cauliflower cut into florets 3 cups baby spinach 1 cup non-fat milk 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 cup reduced fat sharp cheddar Directions: Steam [...]

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Green Cleaning Products

Green Cleaning Products

Like most of us, you probably love coming home to a fresh, clean house, but hate the “getting there” part. It’s not always fun to clean your house but, unfortunately, it’s necessary for good health and happy surroundings- not to mention that none of us like to stick to our floors! So how can you [...]

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Alternative Protein Choices

Alternative Protein Choices

There seem to be alot of questions when we talk about protein. Many people are unaware that animal products are not the only way to get protein in their diets. Every day you get protein in so many different foods that you probably don’t even know about. Meat has all the advantages of providing your [...]

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