Split Pea Soup

If you have leftover holiday ham, try making this easy Split Pea Soup.  You can make it in a Slow Cooker or on your stove top. Peas are legumes, and provide an excellent source of protein. This plant based protein is a complete protein containing all nine essential amino acids.  Diets rich in legumes may […]

Rainbow Fruit Salad

Rainbow Fruit Salad Eating a variety of fruits and veggies will nourish your body with a variety of essential nutrients including anti-oxidants. Layer these fruits and serve as a side dish or as a dessert. Purple Grapes ~ helps treat constipation, indigestion, fatigue and the prevention of cataracts. Blueberries ~ high in antioxidants & acts as an anti-inflammatory Kiwi slices ~ High in […]

Seafood Citrus Salad

Seafood Citrus Salad  Ingredients: Mango, diced Cantaloupe, diced Avocado, diced 16 ounces of lump crab meat (can also use tuna) 3-4 Tbsp. Olive Oil 1 lime, juiced 1/2 tsp Old Bay Seasoning Salt & Pepper to taste Spring Salad tossed with Italian Dressing Orange slices for garnish Layer the mango, cantaloupe, and avocado in a […]

Day #100. Weight loss goals met! The first 100 Day: A journey to health & wellness

          2014 Boston Marathon Volunteer recap: Kristen, a Licensed Massage Therapist stretched and massaged runners after they finished the marathon. Sean, a Registered Nurse cared for runners along the course who could not finish the race. It was our pleasure to lend our skills to the marathon runners and to the […]

Day #90. Finish Strong. The first 100 days: A journey to health & wellness.

      Day #90  We did not post an update last week because we realized that somewhere along the way we got 1 week ahead of ourselves (human error). Today Monday April 21, 2014  is in fact day #90. Today we are volunteering our time and skills at the 2014 Boston Marathon. Our assignments […]