Burritos have always been a long time favorite of mine! The great thing about burritos is you can put whatever suits your palate in them. The best thing about burritos is you can have a very nutritious meal on the go if you fill them with with all natural ingredients. Yes, natural ingredients are not boring, especially when you spice them up. The extra special thing about these burritos that you don't get in your typical burrito is a great big...CRUNCH with every bite. In

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Do you find it difficult to get your daily dose of multigrains? I was raised on white rice; multi-grains were not part of the food groups I learned about in elementary school. As I got older, I heard more about the importance of multigrains in our diet. It was not until the last few years when I began researching the importance of eating natural foods that I really started putting effort into getting my daily dose of multigrains. What are the benefits of multigrains? Th

Do you ever wonder what kind of ingredients were used in your store bought pizza? Do you want a pizza free of preservatives and sugar? This is a great recipe for pizza and it is very easy! When preparing pizza for guests, I like to make two different kinds of pizzas: Mediterranean Pizza and Mexican Chicken Pizza. These two flavors will usually suffice to please most palates of your guests unless you are serving pizza to children. When serving pizza to children, I usually

This quick and easy crepe with an adapted healthy version recipe will have your family smiling and give them much nutritional benefits.

We all want something quick, easy, and healthy to serve for a side dish with meals. This salad packs protein and fiber into a delicious side dish that will have your family asking for more. After a recent visit to the mountains of North Carolina, we tasted a similar salad made with quinoa and kale. I was unable to get the recipe, but put together a similar recipe using ingredients I had in my kitchen. I used a salad kit and Seeds of Change quinoa & brown rice to make pre

Bread is one of nature's treasures, especially when you use a good whole grain flour. Sometimes, I use King Arthur Bread flour for guests who are not fans of whole grain flour. In moderation, bread is part of a nutritious diet and takes any meal up a notch or two! My friend Karin, from the Herb Crib in Blairsville, shared this amazing recipe with me from one of her workshops. I adjusted the recipe from grams to ounces. The recipe calls for olives, but I make it without o

Those who know me, know I cook very healthy dishes on a daily basis. But, on a special occasion like birthdays, holidays, when someone comes home from the hospital, or when your youngest youngin' announces an engagement, it is time to celebrate with white flour and sugar. You know, the good stuff, not Splenda or even honey, but pure white sugar and white flour are enjoyed for special celebrations. This post is dedicated to my favorite traditional recipes made with real

Gone are the days of eating keto- friendly meals to maintain your weight. Our bodies need the nutrition and fiber obtained from multigrains including oatmeal, whole grains, and lentils. This skillet lasagna prepared with ground turkey, fresh vegetables , three different cheeses, and lasagna noodles made from lentils and chickpeas is loaded protein and fiber to build muscle, burn stubborn fat, and provide energy. This is a great high protein high fiber meal to keep the fire b

I love coffee! In the cooler months, I drink coffee by the pot! With warmer temperatures arriving in June, it was time to switch back to my summer drink, chilled green tea. I discovered the health benefits of green tea last summer when I started my journey of healthy living. Quickly, I discovered the effectiveness of a diet consisting of all natural food, a little exercise, and a lot of green tea! Having picked ten gallons of strawberries over the past month with my husban

It is June in Georgia and starting to really heat up. Nobody wants to heat up the kitchen with a hot oven. This is just the meal when you want a quick, healthy delicious meal that packs protein, includes fruits, vegetables, and even includes those healthy multi-grains we often forget to include in meal times. Salmon glazed with a bourbon glaze served on top a bed of quinoa and brown rice served along with browned cabbage and a healthy white bean, citrus salad is just the po

Small fruit....big smiles! It's blueberry season, my favorite season just after strawberry season! What is better than strawberry pie? Blueberry muffins! We ventured to Blue Ridge, Ga where we set out to go blueberry picking. My husband, Doug, and I went to an orchard where they provided you with a basket, a wagon ride to the blueberry field, and acres of the most amazing blueberries. We picked our fill and then were told we could graze in the blackberry field to taste s

Nothing says elegance like a monochromatic outfit! Wearing similar shades with different textures provides the petite woman with a sophisticated, chic look that will elevate your style from casual to an important business meeting. For spring and summer, I added some monochromatic outfits in light colors (cream and white). CLICK ON PICTURES TO SHOP THESE CHIC SPRING/SUMMER MONOCHROMATIC OUTFITS. AMAZON ZESICA TANK TOP MICHAEL KORS LANEY THONG WEDGE SANDALS This amazing high

Every healthy diet needs a chocolate treat! Dark chocolate, nuts, and seeds support a healthy heart, decrease weight gain, and help prevent diabetes. In addition, nuts and seeds decrease inflammation, help maintain blood circulation, and help maintain blood pressure. I stumbled across a similar recipe and adapted it to meet my healthy criteria of no sugar. I also added my choice of nuts and seeds. You can adapt this recipe to use your own preferred dried fruit, nuts, and

Summer is almost here! It’s that time of the year again to head to the boat, hoist up the sails, and enjoy a day of relaxing in the sunshine. Perhaps your idea of boating is being whisked away in a power boat as you enjoy the wind blowing through your hair. No matter what kind of boating you prefer, the southern chic woman is prepared with the proper fashion attire for the nautical lifestyle. Don’t let your age stop you from dressing how you feel. I am 62 and still enjoy dres

Every southern woman loves a good pie! How do you keep that petite figure and enjoy pie? My healthy lifestyle change of eating all natural foods led me on a path to make recipes I could enjoy without jeopardizing my health and adding pounds to my petite frame. With strawberry picking season, came the creation of this new healthy recipe: I call it Belinda's Healthy Pie. It can be made with various fruits. My husband loves the combination of grapes and apples, but he also

Why does our hair become gray, coarse, and brittle as we age? It is because our bodies stop producing melanocytes, the cells that pigment our hair and provide oil to our hair. Discover some daily habits you can initiate to achieve shiny, silky hair with proper care and diet over 60. USE THE RIGHT SHAMPOO/CONDITIONER FOR AGING HAIR Wash your hair less often than you did when you were younger. As we age, we produce less oil in our hair. Thus, decreasing the need to wash our

Who is that woman looking back in the mirror? How many times do we ask ourself that question once we hit 40,50, and yikes...60? Why didn't I just wear that hat in the sun all of those years. It is really hard to undo what has already been done. But, it is not too late to preserve what we have and by implementing daily care, you can reverse some of the damage done to your skin over the years. WHY DOES OUR SKIN DRY OUT AS WE AGE? Our body produces less natural oils as we a

Discover how to choose sunglasses to fit your petite body. Keep the size of sunglasses proportionate to your petite frame.