Better Cereals
Bars and breakfast foods are the two foods that people most commonly ask, “Which is best for me?”. Cereal aisles are notoriously full of junk. With health claims yelling at you from the cereal box,...
View ArticleBento Box Lunch Kits
Can you believe that it is “Back-to-School” time already!! Many Tucson kids started back last week. For those of you that have school-age kids you are likely thinking about what to pack for lunch to...
View ArticleSummertime Oatmeal (Muesli)
I really love oatmeal. But eating oatmeal all summer is a little ridiculous. It’s much too hot for hot cereal! That’s why I make Summertime Oatmeal. It’s a great way of enjoying oatmeal all year! Some...
View ArticlePizza Night at Home!
Save money and eat better by doing Pizza Night at Home! Yesterday on KVOA I talked about ways to avoid the empty calorie bomb of refined white flour pizza dough with some ideas for the best frozen...
View ArticleDinner in Under 30
Kirkland Organic No-Salt Seasoning blend was an impulse buy last time we were in CostCo. Organic-good. No Salt-wonderful. Seasoning blend-gluten free? Yes, it’s gluten free! All this means that this...
View ArticleAnother Quickie: Quinoa with Wild Salmon and Oregano Zucchini
That’s right, a salmon and quinoa dinner made in under 20 minutes. And with just 6 ingredients! Three power foods, prepared fast, tasty and easy; This meal is also easily adjusted to your own personal...
View ArticleBetter Salad Dressing
What’s the best salad dressing? In efforts to answer that common question, I reviewed the options at Sprouts this weekend. Here are some tips for picking out a healthy and tasty salad dressing. Don’t...
View ArticleWhat Should You Top Your Cereal With?
Should You Be Drinking Non-Dairy Milk? More and more often soy milk, rice milk and almond milk are being recommended in place of cow’s milk. Are they healthier? Should you make a switch? Do you have a...
View ArticleCurried Quinoa Salad & Fast Lentil Salad
For those of you that follow my blog, you may have been wondering “where is Hana?” Without realizing it, I haven’t posted anything new and exciting for almost 4 weeks! There has been a lot going on. I...
View ArticleVanilla Walnut Raisin Granola (Sugar Free!)
Granola is crunchy and delicious; a favorite indulgence of kids and adults alike. But granola can be seriously not good for you! High in added sugar and processed fats, makes purchasing granola a bit...
View Article10 Hour Crock Pot Chicken & Potato Soup
Do you have long work days? The slow cooker is a great appliance but food left in the slow cooker too long can get dried out and ends up tasteless. A client questioned whether or not you can use frozen...
View ArticleMmm, Warm Delicious Chili
Last week a client mentioned she was trying to make a healthier version of chili. Then this morning a good friend asked for my White Chili Recipe. And last night I made chili in the slow cooker and my...
View ArticleThai Cilantro Burgers
We had these chicken burgers two weekends in a row because Dan demanded them! This weekend, Dan had a great idea to make extra and freeze them for lunches this week; these burgers will be an excellent...
View ArticleBetter Brand Name List
People always want to know: “what should I buy” or “what should I look for at the store”? You will find the answers here! Please bookmark this page and refer to it when you are thinking about buying...
View ArticleBanana Pecan Breakfast “Cupcakes”
I like to keep a batch of these filling, hearty muffins in our freezer for a quick breakfast when we sleep in and don’t have time for making breakfast. Make a batch and two and then freeze. Last...
View ArticleCherry Hemp Smoothie
Hemp milk has a smooth, creamy texture and contains amino acids that support the immune system; hemp is also an environmentally-friendly vegetarian source of protein and essential fatty acids. It is an...
View ArticleGarlicky Brussel Sprout Hash
No more boring steamed broccoli. This is the first in a series of super-simple, versatile veggie dishes. These vegetable side dishes will be your meal’s main attraction and can be enjoyed any time on...
View ArticleCrispy Okra
Admittedly, this okra was destined to be delicious. It was tender and fresh, direct from my Dad’s garden, and picked with love by my Mom and two little girls. How could it not have been the best okra...
View ArticleSuper Fast Breakfast Ideas
In preparing for a presentation I have tonight for the El Tour Junior program, I was reminded of some good ideas for busy mornings. There’s no excuse for skipping breakfast with these simple ideas!...
View ArticleRoasted Cauliflower with Red Onion
I guess I’ve been on a bit of a cauliflower kick. I just love the texture of cooked cauliflower. It’s soft and literally melts in your mouth! I’ve been obsessed with Roasted Cauliflower. I hope you...
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