Trans-fatty acids (or hydrogenated oils as it reads in ingredient labels) raises your “bad” (LDL) cholesterol and lowers your “good” (HDL) cholesterol.
Posted by M. Terry on May 16, 2012
https://wholetothecore.com/2012/05/16/trans-fat-levels-are-decreasing/
This pizza is DELICIOUS! Just a warning though- It’s addictive too! Be careful because just 1/5 of the pizza has over 300 calories. I suggest topping it with grilled chicken, ground turkey breast, and/or veggies and serve with a side salad so you don’t eat ha;f the pizza!
For those with Celiac disease, Annie’s Homegrown offers a variety of pastas and snacks that are gluten-free so you can enjoy their wonderful products as well.
Posted by M. Terry on May 15, 2012
https://wholetothecore.com/2012/05/15/annies-homegrown-frozen-pizza-for-celiac-awareness-month/
My friend Amy (a great photographer and story-teller) recently blogged about how her family comes from their home in the Orlando area to Melbourne for a mini-vacation. Quite the opposite is true for us. My family and I enjoy leaving our home in Melbourne and heading into Orlando for a break from the norm. We just returned Saturday from a 3-day mini vacation to O-town. It’s been a long, stressful spring and this trip was a welcomed break for us all. I am grateful for the bottom of the barrel- it was scraped and scratched until every last penny was pocketed for our adventure! Thankfully, we had passes to Disney and Sea World so we visited the Magic Kingdom on Thursday, hung out at the hotel and swam on Friday, and went to Sea World together for the first time on Saturday.
Posted by M. Terry on May 14, 2012
https://wholetothecore.com/2012/05/14/a-short-break-from-the-daily-grind/
When a child colors a picture, a rainbow often appears next to the golden sun that shines down upon a grassy field filled with flowers. Since colors are so inciting to little ones in their creative worlds, why not incorporate color into their meal time as well? Here is a simple and colorful side dish that small hands can create and manage easily. There were only a few pepper halves left after dinner, so I saved them for my salad for the next day.
Cut tops off peppers, slice in half, and remove ribs and seeds. In a bowl, combine the remaining ingredients and stir. Scoop some of the salsa into each pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
The kids helped with this, so the “stuffing” of the peppers soon became “topping” the peppers!
Posted by M. Terry on May 10, 2012
https://wholetothecore.com/2012/05/10/stuffed-mini-peppers-with-fresh-cucumber-and-tomato-salsa/
For the past several months, anything that has anti-inflammatory properties is something I have been seeking since I am having issues with my eyes. So when these posts popped up on my FB page, I checked them out. Each list has 10 foods and reasons why these foods are or are not beneficial in helping the body fight inflammation. I’m glad I like foods on the “good” list! Just ate some sweet potatoes, broccoli, and olive oil!
Posted by M. Terry on May 9, 2012
https://wholetothecore.com/2012/05/09/foods-to-eat-and-foods-to-avoid-to-keep-inflammation-at-bay/
This chart was posted on Jamie Oliver’s Space Coast Food Revolution Day’s FB page. I cringed as I saw this. In just 180 days, a typical child will consume 9.5 lbs of sugar if they drink just two sugary beverages a day. This does not include the cookies in their lunchboxes or on their lunch trays, and it doesn’t include the candy bars from the vending machines as an afternoon “snack”. The saddest truth is that this is a result, for the most part, of parents who are either ignorant or apathetic when it comes to their children’s diets. While we can’t be there for every food choice they make, we can make sure our homes are stocked full of nutritious foods and that we set the example by making wise and healthy choices. Here are some more facts:
Posted by M. Terry on May 8, 2012
https://wholetothecore.com/2012/05/08/serving-up-9-5-lbs-of-sugar-to-our-kids/
While some wives may get offended if their husbands came home bearing a gift suggesting they exercise, I LOVE my workout equipment surprises that Scott brings to me! While out garage saling on Saturday, he came across a brand new, still sealed in the box set of Jillian Michaels kettlebells. This morning was the trial run for these new-to-me weights. I found this kettlebell workout from Women’s Health Magazine, and completed two sets of the 8 moves. So in 20 minutes, research says it is possible to burn an initial 300 calories and then continue to burn more as the muscles tear down and repair from the workout. Not a bad return for my investment (both the time and the money!)
Posted by M. Terry on May 7, 2012
https://wholetothecore.com/2012/05/07/kettlebells-for-me/
For those of you that have the pleasure of living in the Melbourne area, you can make your Mexican Fiesta a little easier by picking up some local, all natural salsa from some of the local stores. Mary’s Downtown Salsa is made fresh weekly and distributed to the following locations:
You can also visit the website and find out how to place an order. Enjoy!!
Posted by M. Terry on May 4, 2012
https://wholetothecore.com/2012/05/04/fresh-salsa-for-your-cinco-de-mayo/
In celebration of teachers and mothers, I am offering a special when you purchase any flavor of sweet hummus. When you order, please let me know if it is a gift for a teacher or a mom, and the hummus will come in a mason jar and tied with a ribbon so it is ready to give away! Pair it with some fresh strawberries, apples, or a fresh baked loaf of bread for a wonderful addition to the hummus. Delivery and pick up is available this coming Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday. Arrangements can be made when you place your order.
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To purchase, e-mail me at
fsu2000nole@hotmail.com
or call
321-427-5217
Click here for more information.
Posted by M. Terry on May 3, 2012
https://wholetothecore.com/2012/05/03/sweet-hummus-special-for-teachers-and-moms/
If you live along the Space Coast and are looking for something to keep your kids occupied, I am planning on doing two camps this summer. Each 4-day camp will be 2 days of cooking, 1 day of meal planning (the kids will choose from one of three menus) and grocery shopping, and the 4th day will be making what they planned and shopped for. The cost will be $50 per student per camp, or $90 for two siblings. The dates are:
Each day will start at 10:30 and will end at 12:30. This is a hands-on class where they learn cooking and baking techniques, how and why to make healthy food choices, and have the opportunity to enjoy and savor their handiwork! Please let me know ASAP if you are interested. This is first come, first serve.
Click here and here to see some pictures from last summer’s classes.
Posted by M. Terry on May 1, 2012
https://wholetothecore.com/2012/05/01/summer-cooking-class-2-weeks-available/
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