10 Healthy New Years Resolutions

As the year rolls to an end, too many of us are still eating too much cholesterol, sodium, sugar and unhealthy fats. We’ve made resolutions each year, but daily stressors and our constant time-crunch lifestyles lead to mindless and unhealthy eating. Here are ten simple steps to a healthier diet and lifestyle for the New … Continued

TLT (Tofu, Lettuce n' Tomato) Sandwich

I just made this divine TLT sandwich for my lunch today and I cannot stop raving over it! I will definitely be making this my lunch staple a few times each week! Ingredients 1 medium tomato 2 pieces Kale (or your green “a.k.a. lettuce” of choice) 14 ounces water packed extra-firm tofu, drained 1 Tablespoon Dijon … Continued

Deciphering Fats

Look beyond the total fat in a given food.  Don’t focus on the percentage of calories from fat per serving…this number does not decipher between your good and bad fats.  Therefore, it is more important to focus on the type of fat that is beneficial to heart health than a particular food’s ratio of calories … Continued

The GOOD Healthy Fats…choose Unsaturated

It’s been a long asked question: “Is fat good for me?” The answer is: Yes. Well, certain fats.  Read on to make sure you are incorporating the Good Fats into your daily meals. It is important to note which type of fat you are eating, this is what will tell you how heart-healthy it is … Continued