Peg’s Blog
Food & lifestyle ideas to keep you healthy
Three Bean Salad
A three bean salad in summer gives you the nutrients you need all together in a simple dish.
Reading Labels
Understanding both nutrient and ingredient labels on packaged foods is essential to knowing the nutritional value of any food.
What Did I Do?
My process for improving my diet included a series of simple steps that led to real, lasting changes for the better.
Stomach Acid? You Need It to Digest
Stomach acid is an important ingredient in the digestive system. The trick is to have it stay where it belongs.
For Women Only: What’s Your Pathway to Vibrant Health…or do you have one?
You're in your 40's and seeing symptoms you don't like, including weight gain, bloating, body aches and elevated cholesterol. Nip it in the bud with some simple steps.
Watermelon Salad
Here's a refreshing summer salad that is sweet, salty, delicious and hydrating.
Summer Foods
Cool is the word when you prepare summer meals. Keep them simple by adding a refreshing melon salad to the mix.
Why Quinoa in Summer?
Why quinoa in summer? It's a quick cooking whole grain that will give you a complex carbohydrate and a complete protein all in one dish. Check out my favorite recipe.
Think and Feel Like a Kid
Bodies come in all sizes. Acknowledging this can be the first step in loving your body and maintaining a healthy weight.
I'm So Done with WW and Rapid Weight Loss Programs
Sad tales of the aftermath of rapid weight loss programs, including The Biggest Loser. Why Weight Watchers is not my choice and should not be yours if you want to be a good weight for you and have time and energy for other more important things in your life.
What Mark Stowes Says about Food Becomes You
See what one reader describes howFood Becomes You - Simple Steps for Lifelong Wellness turned on the lights and made healthy eating attainable and manageable.
Is Sugar Sneaking Up on You?
Sugar cravings can sneak up on us. Here are 3 tips to stop sugar cravings in their tracks.
Staying Healthy - What's Your Mindset?
Examinining the mindset around health, aging and the power of food
Pea Soup with Mint
Pea soup with mint is an ideal Spring luncheon. It's easy to make and can be enjoyed hot or cold.