Measuring BMI ~ Are You Fit or Fat?
July 9, 2010 – 9:00 am | No Comment

For the past several decades, the standard quick-and-dirty test for obesity has been the Body Mass Index (BMI): Multiply your weight in pounds by 703, and divide the result by the square of your height in inches. A normal BMI is

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Recipe ~ Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Summer Vegetables
June 17, 2010 – 4:45 pm | No Comment
Recipe ~ Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Summer Vegetables

Prepare this delightful combination of potatoes and vegetables on the grill or in the oven. It can be made ahead of time and served at room temperature or reheated when you’re ready to eat. Sweet potatoes are so rich in nutrients that everyone should eat them — but feel free to substitute your favorite potato if you like.

Oven-roasted Asparagus
April 20, 2010 – 10:27 am | One Comment
Oven-roasted Asparagus

From the Editors of Live Right Live Well

Oven-roasted Asparagus
Let vegetables be the main event on your lunch and dinner plate, because they’re naturally rich in disease-fighting phytochemicals and antioxidants. Asparagus is rich in Vitamins A …

Put Some Pizazz In Your LunchBox!
January 8, 2010 – 12:24 am | 3 Comments
Put Some Pizazz In Your LunchBox!

How often does lunch time become boring that same old sandwich time after time. Here are some nutritious and easy lunch suggestions to put the pizazz back in your lunch!

Pasta, vegetables and smoked salmon – …

Veggielicous Brunch Casserole
December 3, 2009 – 6:46 pm | One Comment
Veggielicous Brunch Casserole

By Kim Galeaz for Your Family Today

The veggies in this cheesy casserole make it rich in nutrients. The cheese gives it kid-friendly flavor. And the eggs contain high-quality protein to fuel your family for the …

100 Calorie Steak From Chef’s Requested. Try this tasty Steak Salad Recipe!
November 29, 2009 – 12:59 am | No Comment
100 Calorie Steak From Chef’s Requested.  Try this tasty Steak Salad Recipe!

We often think of steak as a meat high in fat and calories.  This can be the case when you compare to chicken or fish but honestly, sometimes you just need a little red meat!

I …

Recipe Make-Over ~ Emeril Lagasse North African Lamb Kebabs
August 8, 2009 – 12:39 pm | 2 Comments
Recipe Make-Over ~ Emeril Lagasse North African Lamb Kebabs

I’m starting a new Saturday Recipe Make-Over series. You can submit your favorite recipes (send to Bryan dot Fiona at gmail dot com) and I will make them over so that they are tasty …