One service that I offer and love is a Pantry Purge. It doesn’t happen very often as most women are a bit intimidated and maybe even a little embarrassed to let me puruse their pantry. I have been dubbed the “food Nazi” you know. So, this last purge was quite rewarding as I was able […]
This simple oven fried fish recipe is one of our family’s go-to meals. Growing up eating fish every week while living in Michigan holds fond memories for me. My dad loved to fish in summer and ice fish in the winter. He was always willing to take me with him. Every Friday night was always […]
You want to get the most bang for your buck in the grocery store right? As the Nutritional Gatekeeper, you also want to find the best foods for your family. I love to
So many people are “trapped” and they don’t even know it. They are sick, diagnosed with disease or still trying to figure it out and/or depending on the medical community to do so. They are experiencing pain, discomfort and a miserable life. I know this, but I can’t seem to save them… And what about […]
Convenience foods are a way of life for many of us, understandably so. For decades convenience has it has been ingrained into us since at least the 1950s when TV Dinners gained popularity. A visit to the grocery store clearly illustrates our preferences for prepackaged, prepared, convenience foods. The problem isn’t the convenience factor, it is […]
Continuing our journey down the digestive tract, here are a few more tips to assist with digestion. One of my downfalls is that I’m a fast eater. Remember, our stomach doesn’t have teeth so you need to chew thoroughly. The old rule that your grandparents or parents may have instilled to chew 100 times before […]
Now that we know how the digestive system works and the importance of removing additives, preservatives, sugar, fats that the body can’t or will struggle to digest, here are a few Keep It SIMPLE Sweetie (not a fan of the other S word) tips to improve digestion and reduce symptoms connected with poor digestion. How […]
So, you may have learned how the body digests food in 5th grade but did anyone listen or care back then? I certainly did not! Luckily, most children properly digest their food until their bodies are corrupted with excess sugar, fats, additives and preservatives. However, I’m seeing more and more digestive issues in young people that is […]
We used to say, “you are what you eat” and now we say, “you are what you digest.” You can eat clean, whole, natural and organic food all day every day but if your body can’t digest it, you are not going to experience optimal health. If your food is not broken down by chewing […]
You’ve heard the saying, “you are what you eat” but realistically we should say, “you are what you digest!”. Eating the same foods daily or processed food with sugar, fat and sodium in excess is over burdening the body and disrupting the digestive process. Even if you strive to eat well, our food system is […]
We’ve covered MSG and chemical sweeteners in the past few weeks but there are many others to be aware of. The food we eat could have one or more of the more than five hundred chemical pesticides routinely used in conventional farming. Pollutants in the air, water and soil including toxic levels of mercury and […]
Mouth Watering Aztec Salad This delicious salad is also a visual feast. The rainbow of color found in this recipe’s ingredients provides you with an abundance of nutrients essential for building a strong, healthy immune system. Makes 4 servings Ingredients: 2 15-ounce cans black beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion 1 […]
