Changing how we think about exercise
Heading to Raleigh to speak for a client (Red Hat, who are awesome). The topic is exercise and movement, but I’m not going to go full-on Jillian Michaels on them – because that exemplifies the core of what is wrong with our culture of health with regard to activity....
Salad Dressing Base
Herbs can easily be incorporated into this salad dressing. Switch it up each time you give it a try. You’ll Need 3 Tablespoons olive oil 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar Brown mustard to reach a consistency you prefer Directions Mix all the ingredients together. This is your base. You can jazz it...
Ask Will: Is there anything to Plexus and Advocare?
Dear Will, My Facebook and email are covered in ads for plexus and advocare. What is it? What is it supposed to do? Anything to the hype? Tricia Follow @willclower Hi Tricia, thank you so much for this question! The business model for these products amounts to pyramid schemes run...
Angelic Deviled Eggs
Extra eggs from Easter? Deviled eggs are a great side dish or starter to any meal. You’ll Need: 6 Eggs 3 Tablespoon mayonnaise 1 Teaspoon Dijon mustard Garlic salt, pepper, paprika Optional ingredients: Cayenne (a pinch) Half-n-half (a petite splash) Relish (a touch) To Start: Set the eggs in...
Basil Pesto Sauce
Basil is a blessing of an herb. It’s a great source of antioxidants keeping away many of the cancer causers. Yields approximately 1 ½ cups You’ll Need 1 cup packed basil leaves ½ cup toasted walnuts 1 garlic clove ½ cup Parmesan Cheese 1/3 cup olive oil Salt to taste Pepper to...
Herbed Butter
This month we are all about herbs. This fantastic recipe was submitted by Linda B. at Westinghouse. Thank you, Linda B.! You’ll Need: 3 teaspoons dried herbs or 4 Tablespoons of fresh herbs 1 /2 cup unsalted butter, softened ½ teaspoons lemon juice Dash of white pepper Directions: Mix...
French Onion Soup
While the soup is simmering away, let’s do some exercise! Consider putting on some music and dancing or doing some strength training exercises. Enjoy the way the smell of the onions penetrate your home. You’ll Need 1 medium sweet onion, thinly sliced 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter 2 Tablespoons flour...
Strawberry Smoothie
Here is another option for those days when you are craving fresh squeezed juice or a smoothie. This also works perfectly with frozen berries so it can be made all year round. You’ll Need: 8 Ounces of strawberries (approximately 8 strawberries) frozen or fresh (if using frozen make sure...
Citrus Shake
J is for Juicing! Juices and smoothies both offer a light fare breakfast. A smoothie and a few nuts could do the trick to start your day. You’ll Need 2 Grapefruit 1 cup peeled and diced ripe mango or peach 1 medium banana 8 oz peach yogurt 2 Tbsp...
Solutions For Browning Avocados
Hi Will, I have a salad issue … it’s a beautiful salad with great stuff in it, but it just gets too big. For example, using only half an avocado, makes me mental because I can’t find a way to keep the other half from turning brown. Suggestions? Follow...
Alaskan Salmon Bake with Pecan Crusted Coating
The week we focus on getting our nutrients from whole foods first. Omega-3 fatty acids are wonderful for your heart health. And salmon is one of the best sources of this! You’ll Need: 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard 3 tablespoons butter, melted 5 teaspoons honey 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs...