Posts Tagged ‘holiday’
Halloween Dinner
This Halloween, why not enjoy a Halloween themed dinner that is delicious, hearty, easy to make and fun to eat?
You can choose to make either homemade chili or reheat chili from a can. In a hurry, I like to buy Amy’s Organic Chili. It’s tastes a little spicy, full of flavor and totally delicious. When you eat it, you would never know that this hearty chili was Vegetarian.
Go ahead and pour hot chili into individual bowls.
With Halloween themed cookie cutters, cut out fun shapes with slices of cheese! Place a slice of cheese in each warm bowl of soup.
This is a warm meal that’s perfect for a cool Fall night – hassle free!
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Happy Labor Day!
Happy Labor Day everyone! Today is the day to celebrate the last of Summer and the first of the Fall – however you look at it, there’s usually lots of parties to attend! We all know that social gatherings can provide some unhealthy food that’s loaded with calories.
Is your Labor Day celebration strategy going to be…
A) Eat whatever you want, and exercise more to burn the extra calories off!
or…
B) Eat like an angel!
or…
C) Other (please explain)
Tell me what you plan on doing to prevent weight gain and still enjoy the holiday!
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Tags: eat healthy, exercise, Health, holiday, Labor Day
Give Dad the Gift of Health
This Father’s Day, I suggest that you show your Dad that you care by giving him the gift of good health! Here’s some fun gift ideas for you to consider…
Grilling for Father’s Day
Who said grilling had to be unhealthy? You can learn how to cook up this mouthwatering Fillet Mignon and enjoy this yummy meal with your Dad. It’s made with lots of healthy and fresh ingredients and has only 303 calories. Eat with healthy side dishes and enjoy!
Recipe provided by EatingWell.com: Grilled Fillet Mignon
Games that promote Health
If your Dad likes games, get him moving with the Wii Fit™ Plus or the Wii Sports Resort! Both of these systems will allow Dad (and the rest of the family!) to have a lot of fun while burning some extra calories.
Healthy Shoes for Dad
Does your Dad like to run, jog, or walk? Give your Dad Vibram Fivefinger Shoes! They promote a healthy posture, they are comfortable on your feet, and allow you to have a natural and healthy arch in your foot – which a lot of shoes ruin! Your Dad can wear these Vibrams as he is just walking around or when he is running a marathon. Very versatile and probably the best shoes you could buy.
Not digging the look? I know, they take some getting used to, but there are different colors to choose from, and once you realize how amazing they are for your feet, the look won’t matter so much for you. Also, I suggest reading Born to Run to fully appreciate how amazing these shoes really are.
By the way, my Dad is totally awesome and already has a pair of these shoes : )
Exercise with Dad
Is Dad trying to be healthier? Trying to lose weight? You can offer to be Dad’s exercise buddy! Studies show that if you have someone to exercise with, they will be more likely to follow through. You can start out simple, like go on a 30 minute walk with your Dad. This will be a great way to enjoy your Dad’s company and get in shape – together!
I would like to wish all of the Dads out there a Happy Father’s Day!
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Tags: Father's Day, gift, Health, holiday, Special Occasions
Healthy Recipes for Memorial Day
This Memorial Day, why not try something new- and healthy!? Here’s some delicious meals you ought to try!
1) Mediterranean Portobello Burger
Who needs a greasy hamburger when you can make this? This burger is so packed with flavor that any meat lover wouldn’t feel deprived eating it. With only 301 calories, this burger is sure to become a new summer time tradition! You will find this recipe at delish.com – Enjoy!
2) Grilled Rosemary Salmon Skewers
When you combine salmon, tomatoes, and rosemary, you are going to enjoy a super healthy and delicious treat from the grill with very few calories – 246 calories to be exact! Find this easy to make recipe at EatingWell.com and start that grill up!
3) Chicken Salad with Almonds
You thought salad was just a bunch of boring leafy greens put together? Think again! This is a delicious salad that can serve as a main or as a side dish – you decide! This recipe can be found at ElenaPantry.com, along with plenty more mouth watering (and healthy!) meals.
4) Grilled Shrimp
I love seafood – it’s a delicious form of protein, healthy fats, with (usually) less calories! This delicious dish is no exception, with only 156 calories per serving, you can enjoy this guilt-free! Find the recipe at Self.com and try to leave some for others to enjoy, will ya? ; )
5) Farro Salad with Grilled Eggplant, Tomatoes, and Onion
I love trying new things, such as Farro, and this is a great way to try Farro and still use the grill! You will find the recipe at FoodNetwork.com, along with very positive reviews!
6) Berry-Banana Smoothie
Try a refreshing drink that doesn’t hold the guilt – this only has 126 calories and it’s full of healthy fruit and a touch of honey for sweetness! That’s right, no processed sugar or artificial sweeteners added! What a treat! Find this ridiculously easy recipe at EatingWell.com and make a toast to your good health!
7) Berries and Goat Cheese Mini Pizzas
Just because you eat healthy, doesn’t mean you can’t have dessert! You just need to learn how to make and/or find healthy desserts that are yummy and don’t ask you to add in sugar and other not-so-healthy ingredients. Find this fairly easy recipe at FamilyFreshCooking.com and you won’t be disappointed!
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Tags: Healthy, holiday, Memorial Day, recipes
Happy and Healthy Mother’s Day
“I just want a nap!”
Motherhood can be the most wonderful thing, but let’s not kid ourselves. It can be darn right stressful. This year in particular, I have heard from so many Moms that they want nothing more than sleep for Mother’s Day. They don’t want to worry about fixing a nice dinner for everyone. They want a little time for themselves. I remember when my own Mom would say that all she wanted for Mother’s Day was a clean house. I finally feel like I now understand why something as free as a clean house was really worth more than any present we could have ever bought for her. It’s not about the physical presents that money could buy.
I feel that Mom’s need to be spoiled for all of the things that they do for us, and if you are a Mom yourself, you deserve to have one day – at the very least!- to spoil yourself too.
The Mother’s Day Present that Mom’s Actually Want
Every Mom is different, and I understand that. I think we, as women, would be quite annoyed if anybody gave us a cookie-cutter answer as to what present we would all love for Mother’s day. I think Mom’s would at least agree on one thing for Mother’s Day: Mom’s just want to feel appreciated for all of their sleepless nights, selfless acts, and hard work.
I have put together a list of fun (and healthy!) ideas that your Mom (or you!) might enjoy on Mother’s Day.
Massage – This is a great way to allow your Mom an hour of complete relaxation and allow for her to de-stress! Did you know that massages are good for your health? If you’re a Mom too, maybe you both could go get a massage together?! This sounds like a win-win to me!
Garden – Does your Mom enjoy flowers? Instead of flowers that wilt in a couple of days, buy some flowers that you and your Mom can plant in the yard – which will last the entire season!
Another idea would be to buy some of your Mom’s favorite fruit or vegetable plants and plant those in the yard! Don’t have a lot of space? You may want to consider starting an herb garden instead! Whichever you decide to plant, this would allow for your Mom to enjoy her favorite foods throughout the season – all thanks to you!
Fitness Fun – First of all, you shouldn’t buy your Mom an exercise machine and expect for her to be happy about it (unless she specifically asks for it), since it just translates to “You’re fat…do something about it”. This would be a big “no- no”.
Something a Mom would like? Something fun! You know your Mom better than I do, but a couple of ideas would be to go for a hike on a beautiful trail or enrolling in a fun Zumba class together! The purpose of this type of present is to have fun together, not necessarily to lose weight.
Food – Some people believe that the more calories in the recipe, the more love is baked into it. I disagree! : ) You can make your Mom a delicious and healthy recipe that she will love!
Manicure and/or Pedicure - Mom’s all always on the go, and what better way to relax those hands and feet than to give her a manicure and a pedicure! Not only do you feel good in the process, but your hands and feet look great afterwards too!
Sleep - More often than not, Mom’s just don’t get the rest that they need. As we all know, it’s very important for our health to get the sleep that we need every night. Let the Mom in your life just get some much needed sleep! Whether that’s letting her sleep in or take a nap, she will love it and probably need it!
What’s a healthy gift you would love to be spoiled with? Please share your ideas in the comments.
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Tags: holiday, Mother's Day
