Time is of the essence when you are busy taking care of a million and one things. We often let our health fall to the wayside as we scramble to get things done by eating junk food or skipping meals altogether. Here are some healthy and quick ideas to avoid the stomach grumblings. Serve each with a side of fresh fruit such as apples, oranges or pears depending on the seasonality in your area. Tuscan Tuna Wrap Time: 10 minutes Yield: 2 wraps 3 ounces Light Tuna, drained 1/2 Lemon, juiced 1/2 cup Fresh Corn Kernels 1 tablespoon Olive Oil […]

By: Kyra Bussanich More than ever, people understand that our bodies just weren’t designed to handle the amount of processed flour found in many of today’s food. Some people with vague, undiagnosed illnesses feel better after cutting out gluten, a protein in flour-based foods. Many Americans, including professional athletes and celebrities such as Zooey Deschanel and men’s tennis leader Djovak Nokovic, say they look and perform better since dropping gluten from their diets. If you are someone who doubts that gluten free can be delicious, try the following recipe before making your determination final: Apple Crisp 6 large tart apples […]

Most are not bothered by the concept of a nutritionally deprived world because it does not generally hit home. It is not something often discussed openly over dinner, and the majority of our country’s inhabitants are completely oblivious to the truth. The reason for this is not lack of concern; it is merely a lack of information. So here is some basic information to allow you, the reader, an opportunity to make an informed decision regarding the purchase and production of GMO’s and how the Monsanto Corporation stands to gain a profit from it all. What is a GMO? GMOs […]

It’s that time of year again to celebrate the patriarch’s role in our lives and what better way than to cook for him? Here are some recipes for macho meals he will be sure to love. Uh-mazing Barbequed Ribs Yield: 4-5 Servings 8 lbs. Baby Back Ribs 2 Tbsp. Kosher Salt 1 Tbsp. Mustard (dry) 1 Tbsp. Paprika ½ tsp. Cayenne Pepper ½ tsp. Ground Black Pepper 2 c. Barbeque Sauce (plus extra) Preheat your oven to 350F. Combine salt, mustard, paprika, cayenne pepper and black pepper. Place each rack of ribs (8 total for 8 pounds of meat) on […]

Celebrating the roles your personal chef, assistant, attorney, therapist, doctor, accountant, seamstress, taxi driver, and tutor play in your life by offering gifts and attention in one day? That’s wonderful! Of course, I’m referring to Mother’s Day. Although it is just one day out of three hundred and sixty five, it is important to take the time to let mom know how much she means to you. There are literally thousands of ways this could be done. But the most memorable ones are made with thought and effort, not credit cards. Something potted or wrapped up in shiny paper will […]