People always like to report to me what they're eating.  

I find this sweet and an easy conversation starter.  I can see the excitement in their eyes as they talk about their healthy choices or their latest binge on burgers and fries.  I listen and nod my head as we workout, walk or when I bump into them at the grocery store.  

But the truth life shouldn't just be about the food.  Food is a huge piece of heal...

1.  blend it

Start with one handful of leafy greens with some fruit, lemon juice and water or unsweetened almond milk.  Experiment with different flavor combinations.  Adding in handfuls of spinach (kale or swiss chard) to your next smoothie is not only good for you....it's a simple way to bulk up your green totals for the day and add in protein and fiber.  Blending it also aids in digestion and is easily absorbed in the...

Walking into Trader Joe's the other day, armed with my list and reusable bags I was ready to shop.  As I grabbed the shopping cart and made my way in, I passed one man coming out with only two items in his cart and a big smile on his face.  I love seeing people smile, we need more people like this in the world.  

His two items; wine....and lots of it and a tub of chocolate chip cookies.  I laughed to mysel...

The temperature is rising and summer is in full swing.  Today we're here to keep you cool, comfortable and healthy with some real food snack ideas.  Because we know the summer means you're busy and can't spend a lot of time in the kitchen.   

I try to eat food that is in it's natural state, even when potato chips seem to call me by name.  The less processed the better and fruits and vegetables make that the perfect choice...

5 Steps to Easier Meal Planning

Are you struggling to eat enough greens? 

Have no fear, I'm here to help.  Today you will find five simple ways to add in more salads and veggies into your life and keep things easy.  

Here's to a healthier you and less confusion.  

1.  Don't overthink it.  

If it's real...eat it.  That's it.  Somedays my side salad (no recipe insight) is literally a handful of greens I grab from the box li...

I always get asked....

'Lynda...can you give me some healthy snack ideas?'  

Now that the new year is here, it's time to recharge our healthy internal batteries and pack more real food snacks and brown bag lunches.   It's not always easy, but keeping it simple and being prepared helps us eat right while we live in a world of processed food tempations are all around us.   

Today I'm here to help you pack some healthy snacks an...

I always get asked....

'Lynda...can you give me some healthy snack ideas?'  

Now that the new year is here, it's time to recharge our healthy internal batteries and pack more real food snacks and brown bag lunches.   It's not always easy, but keeping it simple and being prepared helps us eat right while we live in a world of processed food tempations are all around us.   

Today I'm here to help you pack some healthy snacks an...