Food Therapy

Nutrition and Wellness

Soul Food: Perfectly Designed Planners

Dear Lord, I like to plan things out. I love schedules, agendas, and perfectly planned out planners. I've been told you are the master planner. I've heard you have a perfect plan for me, and actually for all of us. We are told everything happens for a reason. But you haven't shared this master plan with me, and sometimes it gets frustrating not knowing what's next. Not knowing our schedule, ... View Post

Empower Yourself with Exercise

Good morning! Today I just want to send a reminder of the importance of exercise. I know when it gets real cold & life gets real busy it's easy to get out of our exercise routine. But today I want you to make a conscious effort to get SOMETHING in. By mid week if we have not gotten in a good workout the chances of saying "oh I'll start Monday" only increase. And procrastinating to "start ... View Post

Recipe for a Friendly Get Together

Today, here in South Louisiana the weather is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!  It is the kinda of day where you want to be outside and get together with friends over good food. Originally my husband and I had planned on going out to eat - but with such great weather we decided to stay home.  This was a VERY last minute decision and after a busy work week I certainly did not want to make tonight's meal ... View Post

3 Year Old into Asking for Veggies?

Does the act of feeding your child veggies cause havoc at the dinner table? Do you worry that your toddler will never have something green touch his or her lips? Well, I have a little secret to share with you, something I learned from a little red person named Elmo and now my three-year-old is actually asking for her veggies. Yep, that’s right, every night while I am cooking dinner my little ... View Post

Fueling for Performance

If you are currently training or thinking about training for a race this spring please read on.  What you eat before, during, and after your program can be the key to your success. Hydrate: Hydration does not happen during the event, it happens prior to.  Fluid consumption during exercise is referred to as “re-hydrating”.  If you start out already dehydrated you could be setting ... View Post