Are You Eating Enough?

It's a question most of us have heard since childhood: Are you eating enough?As adults we would say yes. After all we try to have three meals a day.The problem is are we eating the right foods.Do we just grab a burger and feel satisfied with that? Or should we be eating more helpings of veggies and lean meats.

Any meal is a tricky navigation. Thanks to busy schedules, especially now in the fall, it's hard to find a healthy fast food or actually stay in our kitchens long enough to cook. Sometimes we think a sandwich will do the trick. After all what's so wrong with meat and bread. ? It's just not substantial enough. You may want to put some tomatoes on it or even sliced hard boiled egg for more protein.Don't add chips to round it out. Think grape tomatoes or even a pickle as a healthier alternative. Soup is another good choice for lunch or dinner. Round it out with a small mixed salad.

Sometimes we also feel like forgoing meals to keep on a diet or to have a quick weight loss. Don't. This is not a good way to shed pounds, Eat leaner, lighter fare. Try turkey or veggie burgers as opposed to red meat ones. Ratatouille is a low cal dish, tasty and chock full of tomatoes, onions and eggplant.Never skip breakfast or fill in with a quick breakfast sandwich. Oatmeal is a good choice as is fresh fruit with black coffee or plain tea. Stay away from doughnuts , bear claws and Danishes. Tasty yes, filling, yes, healthy, no

Are you eating enough? Ask yourself at every meal. However make sure you're also asking yourself is it healthy enough or is it a filler? Eat , but eat well

March Winds Bring Hearty Meals

Just because Spring is right around the corner doesn’t’ mean that it’s time to go over to lighter fare. The month can still get blustery and cold. There will still be a blizzard or two up Old Man Winter‘s sleeve. This means that it’s OK to serve a hot and hearty meal for dinner or even for lunch.

This is the month for St Paddy’s Day and that usually means a rich and satisfying lamb stew. There are plenty of different recipes out there to try. Some require the traditional mutton and vegetables however you can add parsley dumplings or serve over polenta for a twist. Cassoulet, a cold weather favorite in France, is also a good March meal. This is a savory blend of sausage, duck and beans mixed in with spices and cooked sort of like a stew. It’s salvation after a day of chilling temps and sleet.
If course nothing beat s that ultimate comfort food -casserole. You can add a variety of ingredients from the staple s of beef. chicken and potatoes to beer and tuna. There’s nothing like a simple yet creamy slice of one, accompanied by a bright salad and some warmed dinner rolls. Unlike cassoulet, casseroles are pretty easy to whip up and enjoyed by almost everyone. You can vary the ingredients by making the meat ones for week days and if you ’re observing Lent vegetarian and tuna casseroles. Try a breakfast one for a weekend brunch with friends and family.
March has definitely comes in like a lion. To bear its‘ roars and snarls treat yourself to warm , hearty dinners. They’ll get you through the rough first days You’ll feel as content as a cat by the fire.