Category Archives: Nutrition

Hummus To Go

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Kasey

Hi friends!  The last couple of weeks have been crazy busy with working two jobs and preparing for the big move into our new house.  We are hoping to have a closing date sometime next week if all goes well … Continue reading →

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Healthy Spotlight on Almonds

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Kasey

Hello friends!  Thanks everyone for sharing their time-saving tips and strategies for eating healthy.  I got a lot of great ideas from your comments Today is National Almond Day!  If you’ve been a reader of Fit For Wellness for a … Continue reading →

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Time Saving Strategies

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Kasey

Between working 40 hours a week and taking photography classes 6 hours a week, my spare time as been limited.  Usually, Cory and I are pretty good about sharing household responsibilities; for example- when I cook, he does the dishes.  … Continue reading →

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Mini Broiled Burgers

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Kasey

What to do when it’s too cold to grill outside and/or you don’t own a grill to begin with?  Broil indoors!!!  An added benefit to turning your broiler on (other than the delicious food) is helping to warm up the … Continue reading →

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Banana Bread

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Kasey

Staying with my resolution of Wasting Less Food, I decided to whip up some banana bread with a few bananas that had seen better days and were too ripe to eat as a stand alone snack.  Usually, I freeze my … Continue reading →

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A Zen Christmas

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Kasey

Hope everyone had a lovely Christmas!  It was Cory and I’s first Christmas as a married couple As many of you may know, I’m a huge tea lover.  I drink a cup (or two) of green tea every morning and … Continue reading →

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Baking with Cranberries

Posted on November 19, 2010 by Kasey

Don’t you love this time of year?  Holidays, family, and seasonal fall foods!!!  I have been taking full advantage of the fabulous fall produce- winter squashes, pomegranates, persimmons, satsumas- you name it!  The other day, some fresh cranberries (on Sale!!!) … Continue reading →

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Fighting Flu Season

Posted on November 12, 2010 by Kasey

Here we go again!  Flu season is upon us.  Last flu season, I posted a similar piece on Boosting the Immune System  but I figured a refresher would be beneficial and timely. Think you are helpless against germs? Think again.  … Continue reading →

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New Orleans Style White Beans

Posted on November 9, 2010 by Kasey

Don’t let the bags of dry beans at the grocery intimidate you!  Sure, some planning ahead is necessary to cook dry beans but the actual work involved in preparation is a breeze.  The first step begins the day before you … Continue reading →

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Stir-fry with Quinoa

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Kasey

Last night I cooked quinoa for the first time.  For those unfamiliar, quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) is a grain native to South America with a fluffy texture similar to couscous.  Quinoa can be used in place of rice, pasta, or other … Continue reading →

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