Non-organic potatoes...

It's unrealistic to purchase everything organic, but if you can swing buying a few foods that way, make spuds one of them. Although you're not told to eat organic potatoes as often as you are say, apples, it's just as important.  They're heavily sprayed and they're root vegetables, so they take up a lot of the pesticides and fungicides.  They've been shown to have a high concentration of everything.  Good to Know!

Until Monday - Keep thinking veggies and protein!

You Ate It? Negate It!...

Summer Indulgence!

Before you take a bite of your favorite treats, learn what you would have to do to burn off their calories!

The Lobster Roll has become extremely popular in Chicago - It is appearing on menus all over town!

Every Picture Tells A Story!

Soldier Field 10 Mile Race...

My official time - 1:42:25!  Yay!  I was able to average a 10:15 minute mile.  I am thrilled, and what I love the most is that I was 59 out of 172 women in my age group!  Being that this race is always held on Memorial Day weekend, the charity was Salute, inc.  an organization dedicated to helping our veterans and their families.  Thank you troops for making races like this possible!  Now the question is - do I go for a half marathon in the Fall?

Basil...

One of the herb's medicinal properties comes from the antioxidant eugenol. Recent lab studies found that this compound sparks anticarcinogenic activity in cervical cancer cells, causing them to self-destruct.  We are a little behind planting our her garden for the summer.  I just can't wait to have my fresh basil right at my finger tips!

Peppadew...

My secret ingredient!  I love these sweet and hot peppers.  I use them in my salad dressings for that extra kick of flavor.  We also love to stuff them for simple appetizers!  Easy to do with a low fat goat cheese, add some fat free Greet Yogurt, I love to add a touch of lavender.  Mix it all together and pipe it into the peppedew.  Voila - a delicious bite!