Spring is a perfect season to revisit the superb selections of fresh, tender leafy greens available. Our farmers’ markets are great resources for fresh, tender, young greens. However, greens are plentiful at the grocery stores and many greens are pre-washed and packaged for our convenience. (more…)

Leafy greens should be a delicious part of your daily vegetable intake, not only for the super list of nutrients that they have, but also because they’re versatile and they taste great!  Many of us include the standard romaine and iceberg lettuce in our salads. (more…)

First Lady Michelle Obama’s new initiative, Let’s Move, calls for a new awareness of the things we can do to help end the epidemic of childhood obesity in our country. The web site includes information and resources for parents, educators and community leaders to do their part in making this initiative a success. (more…)

A major component of Michelle Obama’s new Let’s Move initiative is physical activity for the family. Finding time to exercise is a challenge for everyone, so it’s important to start out slowly by building consistency and momentum so that physical activity becomes a non-negotiable part of your day. (more…)

Valentine’s day is almost here, but there’s still plenty of time to plan for a healthy, romantic celebration. While you may be tempted to splurge on chocolate “just this once” or give in to the candy by “just having one”, why not practice a new, healthy tradition for the holiday. (more…)

The big game is almost here, and I’m sure all of our Colts and Saints fans are eagerly planning for a great game! Our big question though is what are you serving at the Super Bowl party? Finger foods and appetizers are inevitable, but making sure they’re effective for managing your weight is something that has to be planned. (more…)