With all the delicious foods to choose from during the holidays, and in spite of our best efforts to keep food indulgences to a minimum, there are times when we find that it’s nearly impossible to resist an extra helping of treats. To deal with our temporary lack of constraint that can produce an upset ...

This hearty soup with Mexican flavors is easy to make with leftover roast chicken and a few things from the pantry and store. It holds well in the refrigerator for a few days, so make it ahead. It works equally well with leftover turkey broth and roast turkey after Thanksgiving. This recipe doubles easily. Servings ...

At 23 years old, I was overweight and didn’t like the person I had become. I had hit a low in my life and had a difficult time moving past it. I had a stressful job, was a coffee addict, ate very poorly (takeout and prepackaged food all the time), didn’t exercise, and drank wine ...

They delight in the law of the Lord, meditating on it day and night. —Psalm 1:2 NLT The psalmist speaks of the person who is blessed, fortunate, and happy. He meditates on God’s Word day and night. To meditate is to think deeply about something, to go over and over it so that it sinks ...

Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God. —Philippians 1:3 NLT Paul’s thankfulness for his friends in Philippi is an excellent example for us to follow. Gratefulness changes our mindset to see what’s good about others. What might happen in your relationships if you thanked God for your family members when ...

More than just spending time with family and friends while sharing food, Thanksgiving is about gratitude. And though the holiday only comes once a year, expressing gratitude regularly is a brain-healthy practice that can change your brain and change your life all year long! Scientific research reveals that being consistently grateful can have a positive ...

Savory and warm, this dip will be familiar but with a healthier profile. Serve with baked whole grain or rice chips or raw vegetables like red bell peppers.  It could even work as a side dish for your thanksgiving menu. Gluten Free, makes 4-6 servings.     Ingredients 1 box (10 ounces) frozen spinach 12 ...

You, Lord, are our Father. We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand. —Isaiah 64:8 NIV God is molding and shaping our lives the way a potter shapes clay. We simply need to be pieces of clay that are pliable, willing to surrender to the touch of his ...

Eating well is not about perfection. We are human, so perfection is impossible. A better approach involves honoring your body and knowing what works best for you and just as importantly, what doesn’t work. If I go to a party and eat tortilla chips or sugar-laden treats, I’ll definitely feel the after effects. I’ll feel sick, tired and bloated. ...

Source:  Experience Life Forget cutting calories and skipping meals. Try these tips to boost your energy levels. Do you start the day feeling fatigued? Or hit an afternoon energy slump that makes you want to take a nap under your desk? If so, your lack of get-up-and-go may have something to do with the way you ...