Fresh Squeezed Living

Video Recipes: This Secret Ingredient is For Those Who Are Big on Taste & Short on Time

How good are you at keeping a secret? Do you find you can hold the secret for a short while but then….it somehow inadvertently slips out? Keeping a secret can be a bit of fun or it can also be a source of great stress depending on the how others could be impacted if the secret got out of the bag. Knowing a secret can make us feel more “in the know”, but some secrets also carry a burden of responsibility when we are called to keep it well uhh….secret.

In a hurry and looking for healthy eating ideas?

In these days of trying to be more efficient and do things faster, we often find ourselves trying to multi-task, minimize distractions, reduce clutter and cram more and more into just a few precious hours.

As is often the case, we find ourselves acting like the Energizer bunny as we try to keep going, going and going. Do you often feel like you are playing the old game called “beat the clock“? We have probably come to learn (the hard way), that we have to provide our body with a generous amount good and healthy foods, moderate exercise, ample relaxation and reasonable sleep. If we get out of balance in any one area, it can lead to causing us to feel a bit “off”. When we become out of balance and remain in that uncorrected state for too long, we may even encounter feeling sluggish, irritable, depression, and burnout. Definitely not good.

We just need to be mindful of all these potential factors as we plan our days, weeks and months. Let’s get a plan to prevent these possibilities. Eating well is the foundation for everything good to come about in our body.

If you are like many others, one of the biggest challenges you face on a frequent basis is how to eat healthy when you are in a hurry. While this is an unavoidable challenge, it is definitely one you can overcome successfully.  You just need a plan.

Dinner Plate: Make It Delightful, Healthy & Tasty

If you are anything like me, you are frequently looking for healthy and delicious recipes to build a great meal.  Here are some of the tastiest and healthiest recipes I’m currently featuring on my dinner plate.  These delightful recipes put emphasis on using many of the best-for-you foods including:  Apples, Almonds, Broccoli, Blueberries, Red Beans, Salmon, Spinach, Sweet Potatoes & more.

Bon Appetit,

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Are You A Post-College Adult That Still Loves Noodles?

Have you heard the saying that Ramen noodles really is the poster-food of college students?  Maybe you remember your college days and more than a few days and nights of dining with a bowl of hot and tasty Ramen noodles.  Did you prepare yours on a stovetop, in a microwave or in coffee pot?  I’ve heard some wild stories over the years.  However, if money was a bit tight it was one of just a few true budget-dining options.

Fruit of The Week: Apricots

I am not a trained and skilled attorney, but I have come today to make a case for the often-overlooked apricots.  I am thrilled to make this first post in the category of "Fruit of The Week".  Each week a different fruit will be selected and given its moment in the spotlight.

You will discover basic information, nutritional values, health benefits and a few ideas to help you put the fruit in action. I hope that you will enjoy these “Fruit of The Week” segments.  As usual, your comments and feedback are always welcome. If you have a great idea on how to incorporate the fruit into your diet, please feel free to email it to me. Everyone loves a great idea, right?

When was the last time you experienced apricots?  On the other hand, have you passed them over for other fruits that receive greater attention in the news and sales promotions at your local market?  I hope that after learning more about them today, you will be inspired to add them into your eating plans on a regular basis.

Here is the scoop on apricots:

Basic Overview

Apricots are beautifully orange colored fruits full of beta-carotene and fiber. Although dried and canned apricots are available year-round, fresh apricots with a plentiful supply of vitamin C and are in season in North America from May through August. Any fresh apricots you see during the winter months have been imported from either South America or New Zealand.

Vegetable of The Week: Leeks

I hope everyone is having a wonderful day and the sun is shining wherever you are. As for me, I'm doing well and enjoying the gorgeous sun and still warm weather in Florida.  I am thrilled to make this first post in the category of "Vegetable of The Week".  Each week a new vegetable will be selected and given its moment in the spotlight.

You will discover basic information, nutritional values, health benefits and a few recipes to help you put the vegetable in action. I hope that you will enjoy these “Vegetable of The Week” segments.  As usual, your comments and feedback are always welcome.  If you have a great recipe, you would like to share, please email it to me.  Everyone loves a great recipe, right?

Have you ever experienced leeks?  Alternatively, have you just reached right over them as you sought out something else in the produce section?  I hope that after learning more about them today, you will be inspired to add them into your eating plans on a regular basis.

Good News...Salsa Is Good For You

When you think of condiments, what comes to mind?  Ketchup, mustard and other condiments that have been in American culture for a very long time.  Recently, with globalization and the immigration of foreigners to America, we have seen and tasted foods from all over the world.  Salsa is quickly becoming the most popular condiment in the United States.  According to sales records, salsa is taking  over the top spot from ketchup.  Unlike ketchup, salsa is easily made at home and offers a variety of ingredients and variations.  You can increasingly see salsa being used on a variety of foods.  It has successfully integrated its way into American foods.  The other day, I saw somebody adding it to their baked potato. 

Although tomatoes are the main ingredient of salsa, many times, you’ll see salsa without tomatoes.  Fruit salsa (mango salsa) is becoming a very popular alternative to the traditional tomato salsa.  Originally used strictly with Mexican food (salsa means sauce in Spanish), salsa is now being used with such things as eggs, potatoes, burgers and other foods.  Since salsa is so easy to make, you can have many types of fresh salsa in your refrigerator at all times.  If you like especially spicy food, you can add extra spice to your recipe.  Certain cultures that enjoy spicy food (Indian) also enjoy making and using homemade salsa.  Even cultures that aren’t used to spicy food (Japanese) enjoy using salsa (although, a milder version of salsa) with their dishes.

Whole Foods Market Presents "Your Personal Guide to The Holidays"

Have you seen the Whole Foods Market “Your Personal Guide to The Holidays?”  This beautiful and enjoyable guide is filled with lots of wonderful information.  You are sure to pick up some great ideas. It covers a wide range of topics: