There are many different types of GIFTS. Each comes with a unique value. What comes to mind first are usually material gifts--a new phone, new workout clothes or gear, that "IT" pair of shoes or jeans, the top-seller book you've been wanting to read, sparkly jewelry, the latest and greatest golf clubs, a fast new sports car... All gifts with a monetary value. There are gifts of SERVICE--feeding the homeless at the soup kitchen, shoveling the neighbor's walkway, taking a meal

So here we are again, holiday eating is about to begin. You want to enjoy the holidays and all that they offer, but can you do it without packing on the pounds? Yes, you can! And still eat your fav holiday foods --- and quite easily with a little planning. It all comes down to Portions and Choices. You DON'T have to cut out your favorite holiday foods. The trick is Portioning your plate. Veggies= 1/2 plate if steamed/roasted/raw Green salads, carrots, green beans, brussel sp

A few years back when our kids were in elementary school, we were looking for a way to do family service around the holidays. We got wind of an idea to save money we'd normally budget for dining out during one month and donate it to the local food bank. November was the month! We called it "No-eat-out-November." At the end of the month, we looked at how much money we had saved by not eating out and then sent a check to the local food bank. We felt pretty good about our donati

Did the election leave you feeling a little anxious, or maybe even excited about the prospect of a new leader? Quite normal responses, really. Did any of us deal with those emotions and decide that we needed a little "comfort food"? Perhaps yes, perhaps no. Did you experience one of those "I need to consume THE ENTIRE PACKAGE OF COOKIES to soothe my soul" situations, or maybe just mindless crunching on chips or crackers, or hey, better yet, what about the quite satisfying cru

Yep. Halloween came and went (and hopefully most of that candy "went" too!) I'm NOT one to say, "Don't have any candy." I'm pretty real when it comes to eating and the holidays. It's all about balance, moderation, and a little self control. If you choose to have halloween candy, just have one small piece or one small portion. You eat the whole bag, and well, it could lead you down a path that isn't so pretty in terms of your glycemic reactions and could possibly just stay sto