Author Archives: danayeats

Truth Behind Potatoes

Posted on April 14, 2013 by danayeats

Are you getting in touch with your Irish side this weekend with St. Patty’s Day fast approaching or do you just love potatoes…If you are like me you love potatoes. Many people worry about their carbohydrate intake but remember “whole … Continue reading →

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Quick Mid Week Dinner Recipe

Posted on April 14, 2013 by danayeats

If you are like me, you want to eat something healthy but don’t have hours to spend creating it and cooking it during the week. Here is a quick and healthy meal. Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with chicken sausage: Preheat oven … Continue reading →

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Quick and Easy Lunch Idea

Posted on April 14, 2013 by danayeats

Are you stuck trying to find something you can quickly make in the morning to bring to work or constantly struggling to provide a healthy lunch for your school aged child? If so try, this healthy low-fat, high protein , … Continue reading →

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Breathing Exercises

Posted on April 14, 2013 by danayeats

Can’t turn your brain off at night…try this simple breathing exercise to relax your body and mind. Take slow deep breaths, on the 1st exhale count in your head one. Due this for 5 exhales. As you continue, your breathing … Continue reading →

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Kids and Meal Time

Posted on April 14, 2013 by danayeats

Do you struggle to get your kids to eat and make healthy choices? If so you are not alone! It takes many, many patient attempts from parents to get our children to eat healthy choices. One trick/tip that I use … Continue reading →

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Drinks

Posted on April 14, 2013 by danayeats

It is about little changes for me that are sustainable over the long haul. Do you drink a lot of soda or coffee? Both of these have many hidden calories from the cream and sugar in our coffee, to the … Continue reading →

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Diary and Sinuses

Posted on April 14, 2013 by danayeats

Are you suffering from spring allergies or does your child consistently suffer from sinus congestion and head colds? If so, you might want to limit dairy during these times. It has been shown that dairy consumption can increase mucus production … Continue reading →

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What is Personal Satisfaction

Posted on April 12, 2013 by danayeats

Disciplining yourself to do what you know is right and important, although difficult, is the highroad to pride, self-esteem, and personal satisfaction.” – Margaret Thatcher

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How to Get More Minerals and Vitamins

Posted on April 12, 2013 by danayeats

Do you find yourself eating a bagel or cereal for breakfast, a sandwich every day at lunch and a protein and starch/carbohydrate at dinner…Sometimes we eat these types of food due to ease of accessibility and other times out of habit. … Continue reading →

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Break The Caffeine Addiction

Posted on April 10, 2013 by danayeats

Do you need the smell of coffee or tea to help get you going in the morning? Does that first cup of coffee help “jumpstart” your brain? Are you then on to many more cups of coffee once you are … Continue reading →

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