Archive for April, 2007
Keeping the refrigerator stocked for healthy eating!
Here are some ways I make life easier and my meals healthier and even save some $:
1. Vegetables:
I buy large bags of frozen organic beans and mixed vegetables to have in the freezer ready for times that I am out of fresh veggies.
Check for specials in the grocery ad and choose those vegetables [...]
Chicken With A Difference
Ingredients for a great meal:
Boneless skinless chicken breastsBroccoliFresh garlicOlive oilGood seasoning without salt as one of the ingredientsSome of my favorites:
Steak & Chop Grill & Broil (Trader Joe’s)
Barbecue Grill & Broil (Trader Joe’s)
Jamaican Jerk Blend (Spice Hunter)
Barbecue Grill Spice (Spice Hunter)
Chop garlic and put in skillet with a small amount of olive oil.Heat the skillet [...]
Italian Meatballs and Zucchini
Frozen turkey meatballs(big bag from Foster Farms available at Costco)Fresh zucchiniShredded mozzarella cheesePasta sauce (low in fat and sugar)
Prepare the meatballs by either microwaving or putting them in askillet (no oil needed) and allowing them to brown slightly while warming up.Slice zucchini and cook in a microwaveable casserole.I add the sauce to the skillet with [...]
Who Do You Think You ARE Anyway?
Creating a Clear Vision For Your Business
In order to write a vision for your business, the first step is identifying who you really are and what is important to you.
Not what you DO or have been doing, but who you ARE.
You may be doing things that are really not in alignment with what is important [...]
Comments from Craig
“Suzanne has been a tremendous support to me. She has helped me navigate the rough terrains, held me up when I am down and cheer me on when I am on a roll. Suzanne has kept me accountable to myself, taught me new skills, and reminded me to value myself. Working with Suzanne has [...]
Black Bean Soup
from my daughter-in-law, Meredith
1 medium onion, chopped (about 2/3 cup)1 tablespoon ground cumin1 tablespoon vegetable oil3 (16-ounce) cans black beans, undrained1 (14 1/2-ounce) can chicken broth3 cups medium or hot chunky salsaJuice and grated peel of 1 lime
Optional toppings:1/2 cup nonfat fat free sour creamShredded 2% sharp cheddar cheeseTortilla strips or broken chipsRiceChopped, cooked seasoned [...]
Black Currant Lemonade
I created this combination as an alternative to water that is not sugar sweetened or artificially sweetened. I’ve always enjoyed the drinks in glass bottles like Snapple or Arizona Ice Tea or Fuze drinks.
The problem is that there are not any drinks that I have found in glass bottles that are sweetened with Stevia, [...]
Mind Over Multitasking
Mindfulness or being mindful is being aware of your present moment. You are not judging, reflecting or thinking. You are simply observing the moment in which you find yourself.How much time do you spend not being mindful?
See if you recognize any of these statements from a questionnaire developed at the University of Rochester:
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