Category Archives: Nutrition

Cutting Back on Salt

Hope everyone is having a fantastic week!  This is my 10th straight day of work at the hospital so I’m obviously looking forward to getting a day off on Friday.  Cory has classes on Monday and Tuesday nights which leaves … Continue reading

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Boosting the Immune System

After five years of working in a hospital, I have become somewhat of a germaphobe.  I often “take the long way” to get somewhere at work to avoid having to touch doorknobs.  I use my knuckles or a pen (instead … Continue reading

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Trying Something New

Hello friends!  This week is moving right along; I’ve been so busy that I can’t believe it’s already Wednesday?!  This week has also been filled with some new eats for me.  I was one of the few left in the … Continue reading

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Product Reviews and Some Random Facts

Hope everyone had a fantastic weekend.  My weekend was pretty amazing because the Saints WON!!!  Of course, I’m now nervous for our 2nd playoff game.  Other than football watching, I accomplished a lot of wedding planning for not only my … Continue reading

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A Whole Grain gets a “bad” rep

My cousin bought me a wedding countdown clock a couple of weeks after Cory and I got engaged.  I remember months ago when the little clock had 345 days till the wedding. Well, I looked yesterday and it said…    136 … Continue reading

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Breakfast Burrito

Good Morning Buenos dias!  Well, it’s still pretty cold in New Orleans with no sign of warmth in our near future.  In fact, there has been snow rumors for Saturday! Last night, Cory and I threw together a quick, healthy … Continue reading

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Another Year, Another Grocery Trip

Yesterday was my first grocery trip of 2010!  Because I had more than just food to buy (deodorant, toothpaste, body wash, etc.), a trip to Walmart was necessary.  I’m not going to lie, I usually avoid Walmart at all costs- … Continue reading

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Dinner at Lüke

The holidays brought a visit from one of my best friends Kristen.  Kristen and I have been friends since high school.  Since Kristen now lives in NYC, we usually celebrate her visit by dining at one of New Orlean’s fabulous … Continue reading

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Holiday Grocery Shopping

Good Morning!  Yesterday’s grocery trip was successful.  I was able to get lots of good looking produce for the fruit tray I’m bringing for my family’s Christmas Eve party (Tomorrow!!!).  -Raspberries -Blackberries -Kiwi -Pineapple -Pomegranate -Grapes   The pineapple was … Continue reading

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Canned Soup

Happy Monday!  Thanks for everyone’s comments on the last post. I loved reading about the foods y’all plan on celebrating! This weekend I finished wrapping all my Christmas presents including Cory’s present… Of course, I’m going to wait till after … Continue reading

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