The Great Kale/ Chard Debate!

You know about kale. You know about swiss chard. Well, did you know that there's a huge debate going on in the food industry about these two SuperGreens?  Really? No? Well, I lied. There is no big debate about these veggies. But now that I have your attention, read on.
Dark greens are packed with good stuff for your body. Go here to read about kale. Go here to read about chard.
Now that you know a little about these two power houses, check out these recipes for some inspiration for kale.
And look here for some great chard recipes.

The key when cooking with these greens, is to keep it simple. As I write this, I'm making a kale and egg white omelet. Very easy to make -- chop the kale into 1/2" bites, steam in a fry pan until browned, add a little olive oil, fresh lemon, Mrs Dash Onion, and sriracha (if you like heat), then 3 oz of egg white (or an egg, but just the white makes a really light meal.

Belly fat

There's tons of hype in the media about losing that little pooch below our belly button. Between the latest fad diets and the craziest new abs gadget, people are suckered into trying and buying just about anything.

Well, I'll make this easy for you. No hype, no gadgets. Just simple, easy-to-follow directions. You ready? Are you sure? Ok. Eat greens, not grains.

Yup. It really is that simple. Granted, I could go into the whole science of it all, but that's way more info than you need. Try this simple, easy-to-follow guideline, and I'll bet you see a difference within one week. Let me know.

new tip

Tip #2

Eat 5 small meals each day.  Breakfast, mid-morning snack, a big lunch, mid-afternoon snack, and dinner. If you must have a post-dinner snack, make it protein-rich, not carbs.

Avoid sugary drinks at night, and booze. Herbal tea is good, and of course, water.

Remember, you are bracing yourself for the gluttony that is the Traditional American Holiday Season, and the more you do now to establish healthier eating, the better shape you’ll be in when the second serving of mashed potatoes comes along.

Here’s a link to print a food journal. Track your food intake for 2 days, including time of day you eat. You only need page 5, but it wouldn’t hurt to read the rest if you have the chance.