When I was growing up, Valentine’s day wasn’t just about chocolate. Granny always made her own treats, handmade goodies that had nothing to do with candy. One Valentine’s, she created a basket full of hand-sewn pin cushions in the shape of a heart stuffed with fragrant rose and lavender potpourri. But now that I’m older, I always think of giving food this time of year.
Sugar can pack on the pounds, increase cravings for sweet foods, and cause tooth decay. So what’s a sweet tooth to do when health is at risk?
Sweet potatoes have a naturally creamy texture. They also happen to have over 200% of your daily vitamin A per serving. Lower in carbs than white potatoes, they make sense for a lower carb diet and I added Cabot cheese, my favorite reduced fat cheese
No one likes catching a cold! The two best ways to protect yourself during cold season are to stay hydrated and to have plenty of vitamin C.
Reap delightful rewards from Florida’s super fruit. It offers more than just delicious, juicy taste; it’s a nutritional powerhouse packed with antioxidants to help your body fight disease and give skin a healthy glow.
In January’s issue of ‘People’ magazine, I am sharing tidbits on citrus’ benefits and my healthy recipes such as almond-crusted chicken with grapefruit basil salad, or grapefruit & yogurt pops.