A Creamy, Cool Snack

yogurt and berries

Yogurt can be quick, easy and healthy and it can also be very confusing to know which one to take home off the shelf. I like Voskos brand (purchased from Sprouts) plain nonfat Greek yogurt. I have used other brands and they work as well, just check the label. Mix with fresh fruit that is on hand to provide more volume so it will be more filling without expanding your waistline. Continue reading A Creamy, Cool Snack

Go Women, Be Strong

I refer to good nutrition all of the time, but I also refer to being active.  The kind of active that is something that you want to do, the kind that makes you feel better physically and helps you clear your mind and relieve stress. To help stay strong, staying active is key.  By finding an exercise that you enjoy, you will find time for yourself to stay healthy.  As we age, we begin to lose muscle mass, but if we continue to exercise our muscles will stay strong to support us throughout our lives. Keep moving ladies!

Smart Savvy Women

We make sure that all of our loved ones are well taken care of, but did you remember to take care of yourself?  Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of women.  To be sure we can continue to take care of our loved ones, we must first take care of ourselves.  The best weapon is your lifestyle,  including nutrition.  Wherever you are in your life, these two components are critical to being healthy.  Take a good look at what and how much you eat as well as how much movement you are getting in a day.  Then start looking for simple realistic changes you can make on a daily basis.