Healthy body on a Healthy Budget

by Lisa Rutledge | Jan 14, 2016 | Healthy Living

Although the holidays are well behind us, the pinch of all that holiday spending is still being felt. On top of that, resolutions made to eat better can seem impossible when budgets are tight. The good news is that there are ways to eat well this winter while trying...

[Recipe] Easy Ratatouille

by Lisa Rutledge | Jan 13, 2016 | Recipe

  If you are in need of a quick and easy meal that will also help clear out some veggies in the fridge, then Ratatouille may be just what you need! This version includes chickpeas as a source of protein but you could use tofu or edamame if opting for a...

STOP! Before jumping into another weight loss program, you have to read this

by Lisa Rutledge | Jan 8, 2016 | Uncategorized

Are you always on the hunt for a weight loss program that will help you control your eating once and for all? Have you joined and quit many programs in the past because they just didn’t help you? or because you felt ashamed for not losing the weight they...

[Recipe] Savory butter bean appetizer

by Lisa Rutledge | Dec 23, 2015 | Recipe

I first tasted a very similar appetizer at my Uncle D’s house after he and my aunt returned from a trip to Portugal. Although I am not a huge fan of beans, this appetizer blew me away. It was fresh with a bite from the garlic and onion. It was light but packed a...

Why I won’t be modifying any of my holiday recipes to be cleaner, lighter or healthier.

by Lisa Rutledge | Dec 21, 2015 | Healthy Eating, Mindful Eating

There is one surefire way to reduce the stress of holiday cooking: stick to what you know. However, in this world of “clean eating” and never-ending hacks on how to lighten recipes, it can be hard to feel comfortable preparing traditional recipes. Here is...