Manic: You want to eat healthy salmon, but don’t have the time or ingredients on hand to make it right. Managed: Found the easiest salmon recipe that only requires the salmon and two ingredients! This recipe comes from a friend. Two years ago I picked my son up from his buddy’s house and I was […]
Choice Chocolate on Valentine’s Day
February 14, 2011 By
Manic: I’m ready to justify chomping down on chocolate because it is Valentine’s Day! Managed: Have it! But have it the healthy way. Read on to see which chocolate to eat to get the pleasure and the health benefits, too. To get chocolate’s true health benefits, there are a few things you need to know […]
Really Good Red Chili, Beans and Rice Recipe
February 11, 2011 By
Several years ago my very thoughtful sister-in-law made several of us cookbooks for Christmas. This little hand-made cookbook filled with her very special recipes has survived a move, several kids and a lot of cooking in my kitchen. It is now stained with various foods, but the contents survive, so today I am sharing my […]
Dry Skin Solutions, Part 1
February 9, 2011 By
My 3TV segment this week is timely. Everyone is complaining about dry skin, so I showed both natural remedies, as well as a few products that I like for dry skin. Because our show ran short on time, I wasn’t able to get to everything, so I will do part 2 next week. Take a look […]
Found: An Excellent ENT
February 9, 2011 By
It seems like almost everyone I know is battling a sinus infection or has allergy issues. I also had a sinus infection. So I took the advice of several friends and went to see a highly recommended local ear, nose and throat specialist. I found this doctor to be extraordinary, so if you are looking for […]
Daily Fit Tip: Don’t Forget the Docs!
February 8, 2011 By
Manic: We women get so busy caring for others, that we don’t always make time to care for ourselves and get that annual physical. Read on to see what surprising things I discovered about my own manic managed body this year! Managed: Schedule a head-to-toe physical with several different types of docs right around your birthday. […]
Super Bowl Snack Idea: The Very Versatile Veggie Tray
February 6, 2011 By
Manic: You’ve been invited to a Super Bowl party, but don’t have time to make appetizers to bring. Managed: Grab a pre-made veggie tray from the store. My favorite one comes from Safeway. This veggie tray saves the day in several ways. Here are some tricks and tips to get the most out of this […]
Finicky Family Recipe: Quick Orange Chicken with Extra Veggies & Brown Rice
February 5, 2011 By
Manic: Not much time before practice and my teenager has announced to me no more eating out! Wow, he wants to get healthy. That’s awesome! However, I didn’t have much time. Managed: On my last grocery trip, I grabbed a quick fix orange chicken packet mix for days like this manic day. I decided to give […]
Green Tea Weight Loss Update
February 3, 2011 By
Last week I posted that I had gained several pounds. When I looked back at what I had done differently that week, I realized that I had skipped my daily dose of green tea. I typically buy it from Starbucks. I always make sure that I order the unsweetened version. I also buy the Venti size […]
Daily Fit Tip: Seriously, Get Your Eyes Checked!
February 2, 2011 By
Today’s daily fit tip is not about exercise or nutrition, but instead the importance of getting that body of yours checked out from head to toe. Did you know that you may have a mole on your eye-ball? A routine visit to my eye doctor several years ago showed me that I have more moles […]
Take the Pledge: No Texting & Driving Teens…and All Ages!
January 30, 2011 By
Wow! That is all I can say. I don’t even watch a lot of reality shows and I usually don’t watch “Extreme Home Makeover,” but when I went to record my favs, “Desperate Housewives” and “Brothers and Sisters,” a little voice told me to instead tape “Extreme Home Makeover” tonight. So I did. So, as […]
Daily Fit Tip: Put Your Best Shoe Forward!
January 28, 2011 By
Manic: Fell on my bum coming down the mountain three months ago because I didn’t take the time to buy the right shoes! Managed: Made time to buy the right shoes, which I will tell you about, so keep on reading! First of all, if you’ve been following my daily fit tips (and thank you!), […]
Great Guac Recipe
January 27, 2011 By
Manic: Need an impressive, but easy appetizer to bring to a party and you don’t have a lot of time. Managed: Trader Joe’s has an amazing cheat kit for really good guacamole! Every time I make it, folks ask me for the recipe. In addition to the Trader Joe’s kit, I add two more ingredients […]
Mama Home Remedies
January 26, 2011 By
Manic: My teenager woke up with a virus today! Managed: My Channel 3 segment called Mama Home Remedies aired today! Since I just did this segment, I had everything on hand to care for him with some really good all natural remedies. This stuff works for adults, too. See it now and be well: [vodpod […]
