Fresh Squeezed Living

Video Recipe: Homemade Greek-Style Veggie Burgers (Delicious & No Passport Required)

As everyone in the FSL community is aware, I love (most) everything Greek! Their culture, history, country, people and of course the food provides so many things to fall in love with. Have you found that to be true as well?

Have you been dreaming of a trip to Greece lately? Is your heart and passport ready but your wallet is not? Many people have had to alter their summer travel plans this year. Many cite that due to their wallet being lighter (in weight) than they had anticipated they now have to make some sacrifices.

Sometimes things come up in a life and we have to make a few moderate sacrifices to get to where we want/need to be. Sacrifices can be okay especially when we expect they will be short term. Temporary sacrifices/substitutes in lieu of a greater gain cause us to focus on the long-term reward vs. short-term discipline necessary to gain the reward.

Food: Locally Known Helps You Save Some Green on Your Next Salad

Is your wallet feeling a bit ill over the soaring gasoline prices? If you are like many others, to keep your wallet off life support, you’ve had to make some adjustments in your discretionary spending habits. Maybe you’ve redirected some funds from one area of your budget to cover the higher costs for necessities.

Did you give up your daily Starbucks designer coffee drink? Do you find you are making less visits to your local movie theatre? Maybe you’ve decided to head over to your local public library to check out those bestsellers.

If you are like me, you haven’t come upon much relief to your wallet at your local supermarket either. The unexpected pricing trends across a variety of categories prove that higher costs for corn, ethanol and gasoline are affecting us on so many different levels.

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.

When does 5% equal 100%?

Please do not become alarmed. I’m not about to get into anything related to algebra today. Woo hoo! I remember my high school algebra class very well. To be honest, I would prefer to avoid straining my brain in that way on this wonderful day (and maybe on every future day as well). How about you?

While high school algebra wasn’t much to my liking, I was quite a fan of Greek mythology in my middle school days. I was a child with an active imagination; Greek mythology entertained and challenged my mind with various tales of the ancient Greek gods, goddesses, heroes, heroines, and mythological creatures. In all I spent countless hours pouring over the fascinating tales. I totally enjoyed and allowed my mind to be swept away over and over again.

It’s time to welcome in the substitutes

Do you remember how news that a beloved teacher was absent would quickly spread through the school hallways? I do. I also remember during my early school days that soon after that rumor hit my ears feelings of dread would begin to set in. Oh no, not the substitute. I believe it is almost a reflex reaction to respond negatively to most things considered a substitute for what we really want.

In the end, the substitute really was not nearly as awful as we forethought. If we even allowed ourselves to be open (even a little bit), we realized the substitute was really okay and just another regular person.

The same is true for us now as adults, just being a little open to substitutes can lead us on a pathway of discovering healthier eating habits that are also (not God awful) but okay and very beneficial.

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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Anti-Aging: Color Your Way to Better Health

Is it my imagination, or is it true, children are more drawn to a variety of bright colors than the average adult?  Children tend to pick out the brightest crayons in the box and off they go to create their next work of art.  Today we will learn how to create a masterpiece (in our diet) using gorgeous and colorful antioxidants of various hues.  We will discover how the beautiful colors of yellow/orange, green, blue/purple, red and white will influence our health and assist in our anti-aging desires and overall better health. Okay, let the class begin.

Enjoy!

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Organic Eating: It Is Written, Let There Be Healthy Bread

Have you heard about the bread that has been created based on a biblical scripture?  The reference scripture is Ezekiel 4:9. “Take thou also unto thee wheat, and barley, and beans, and lentiles, and millet, and fitches, and put them in one vessel, and make thee bread thereof, according to the number of the days that thou shalt lie upon thy side, three hundred and ninety days shalt thou eat thereof.” King James Version

I discovered the bread appropriately named Ezekiel 4:9® a few months ago.  After just one slice, I quickly added it to my list of favorites. Ezekiel 4:9® bread is a very healthy  and tasty, Organic Sprouted 100% Whole Grain Flourless Bread made by Food for Life.   

Organic Eating: How To Eat Healthy and Organic For $7 Per Day

Have you heard a statement such as "eating organically is cheaper in the long term because of the health care costs you'll avoid later on?" While that is indeed true, many become mildly irritated in hearing such because in the real world, only actual currency is accepted at Whole Foods Market and Trader Joe's, not Longevity Logic bucks. So what should you do if you want to eat organic food, but are on a modest budget?  Today you will discover some great ideas and find the answers you want.

Do Food Choices, Brainpower and Diet Go Hand In Hand?

Have you ever considered the role that eating choices play in boosting your brainpower? We are all familiar with the old adage, “You are what you eat,” but for many of us, this usually does not hit home until we experience a health scare, are looking to lose some vanity pounds, or are concerned about possible obesity.

Soup Bowl: Savory Soups Make a Comforting Meal

After a long day, everyone can appreciate a bit of comfort. And as the temperatures continue to fall, we will desire some warmth as well. A bowl of soup will satisfy you on many levels. Soup represents comfort---homemade chicken soup has remained a classic throughout the generations. Soup is perfect for a casual dinner when paired with a salad, freshly baked bread or sandwich. Soup produces feelings of satiety and is very healthy making it a great choice after a long day or busy weekend.

Tips to Enjoy the Holiday Eating Season & Minimize Weight Gain

If you are like most people, the upcoming holiday season is a time of happy anticipation. The fall temperatures have set in around the country giving us much wanted relief from the recent heat and humidity of the summer. Many of us will be making our way to visit friends, family or hosting them in our homes to enjoy a wonderful holiday season.