Tag Archives: healthy eating
Revitalized Fulton Street Market continues to put locally grown food on your table
Farmers market season is in full swing in Michigan and it’s my favorite time of year. Spending a Saturday morning at the farmers market allows for community involvement, socialization, healthy eating and local support. With the buzz over the new…
Old World Olive Press expands to the Downtown Market
Olive oil is known to boost your health and intake of good fats. As with anything, moderation is key; it is recommended to replace butter with olive oils and balsamic vinegar daily at 2 tablespoons and 5 teaspoons respectively. Olive…
The day a stack of watermelons represented part of my weight loss
I will never forget the first time I appeared with Joy Bauer on NBC’s “Today” show. Joy is the long-time diet and nutrition expert on the show who also hosts the very popular “Joy Fit Club” segment each Monday…
‘Sip’ your fruits and vegetables with juicing
Juicing has become somewhat of a fad in recent years. There is debate over whether or not a juice detox, or juicing in general, is healthy for you. The answer is, it depends on what ingredients you add and the…
A must try recipe: Cauliflower Pizza Crust
Everyone loves pizza, or at least I know I do and it is a family favorite in the Derocha household. The issue with pizza is that it can be higher in calories, fat and carbohydrates. So it is not always…
Diane Devereaux believes in the notion that food is art; therefore, canning is preserving that art. A life-long Michigan resident, in Grand Rapids for over a decade, Devereaux began canning as a teenager in northern Michigan. By starting Canning Diva,…
Learning to control your food addiction
I like to eat, which is not uncommon I suppose. In fact, I know that I’ve had an addiction to food for the majority of my life. Sometimes I wonder if I’ll ever be completely free of it. Thank God…
Meet Field & Fire, Grand Rapids Downtown Market artisan bakery
As vendors for the new Downtown Market in Grand Rapids slowly roll out, we can expect great things from the variety of businesses slated to line the halls of the Indoor Market. One of those businesses, artisan bakery, Field &…
Going gluten-free the right way
As is the case with any diet, there are certain key points to be aware of in order to get the healthiest outcome. Going gluten-free is an excellent example of a diet meant for people with a medical need, like…
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