Sheet Pan Blueberry Pancakes
I love pancakes! I don’t make them all that often because it means that I have to stand in front of a griddle and make each pancake one or two at a time. Sometimes I don’t have the patience or the time. How about if you could have a healthier pancake and cook everyone’s all at once? Sign me up! This recipe is for a sheet pan pancake! Made with oats, banana, almond milk, and blueberries, it’s pretty healthy! And ta-da, no griddle! Give it a try! Advertisements
Are You Having a Heart Attack? Don’t Ignore These Signs
Heart attacks, also medically referred to as myocardial infarctions, are common, but potentially life-threatening events. Every year, nearly 800,000 people in the United States suffer one of these medical emergencies. In the following post, we discuss what happens when someone experiences a heart attack. We also look at what causes such an event and the symptoms he or she might face if affected. What Is A Heart Attack? A heart attack occurs when a blood vessel leading to or situated within the heart is completely blocked. This obstruction results in a loss of blood flow and supply of oxygen to the heart. If the disease process gets worse, the surrounding…
Understanding Mindful Journaling
Mindfulness is about being present and more self-aware. To be more mindful, you need to spend time getting your mind into the present moment, including what you are feeling, thinking about, worried about, exploring, and experiencing in the moment. You put aside thoughts about the past and future momentarily while you enter a state of mindful meditation. This can also be useful when you are journaling. Here are some things to know about mindful journaling. Acknowledge Your Present Without Judgment In order to practice mindfulness, you are not pretending your problems don’t exist. You are actually allowing all those thoughts and worries to come into your mind. Be in the…
Potato, Sausage, and Broccoli Breakfast Casserole
I have always liked casseroles. Now that I am the main preparer of food for the house, I have found that I enjoy making casseroles as much as I like to eat them. Mix the ingredients and into the oven it goes! That’s easy! It took me a while to start looking into breakfast casseroles. They typically include all of the things I like — cheese, potatoes, and sausage — and it is possible in many cases to make casseroles ahead of time. Anything to make life a little simpler, right? This recipe is great for home breakfast but also could make a good potluck dish as well!
National Muffin Day: Banana Nut Muffins
Another day, another named day! This one is called National Muffin Day — February 20th. It sounds like a fun one, right? I missed it by one day but I think you will forgive me after you make this recipe! There are so many different types of muffins out there. Do you have a favorite muffin recipe? I have one that may just become that favorite one for you. It incorporates 2 of our favorite things — bananas and nuts!
You Don’t Have to Be Perfect When Journaling
The reason why journaling is so versatile and can benefit everyone is that it isn’t about perfection or doing it right. It is about the journey and what you choose to get out of it that’s going to make it worthwhile. Your Journal is for Your Eyes Only I can’t emphasize this enough…if you don’t keep that in mind, your journaling won’t be as effective. There is no reason to be perfect in your journal since you are the only one who will ever read it. You might have this fear in the back of your mind that someone might stumble upon it, which can cause you to be careful…
Include These 5 Heart-Healthy Foods into Your Diet
Heart disease is still the top killer in the country. You can greatly reduce the risk of heart disease by adding healthy foods to your diet. There are a number of foods that can keep your heart healthy. 1. Yogurt Yogurt can reduce the risk of gum disease. People who have gum disease are more likely to develop heart disease. Yogurt has good bacteria, which helps keep the gums healthy. There has also been evidence to suggest that yogurt can boost the immune system. 2. Wild Salmon Salmon is tasty and healthy regardless of whether it is broiled, baked or grilled. It is filled with heart-healthy omega 3 fatty acids.…
Asian Cabbage Salad with Warm Spicy Peanut Dressing
Today is National Cabbage Day (February 17th). If you had asked me about cabbage when I was a kid, I would have had nothing good to say, Maybe only that once I turned 18, I was never going to eat this vegetable again! I didn’t know about Asian cabbage salad! My mother went hard on the cabbage — cooking a big pot which we saw for DAYS… It was a challenge and I had no intention of EVER eating cabbage again. But I found other ways to prepare cabbage that were actually tasty! Healthy Benefits Cabbage has a lot of health benefits. It’s packed with vitamins like vitamin C and…
Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles
It’s Valentine’s Day today! And February is National Chocolate Lover’s Month. There has been a lot of doubling up this month — perfect for planning posts! If you celebrate Valentine’s Day, have a beautiful day! I know it’s a commercial holiday, etc. etc… My husband likes to remind me of that. However, we find it a great excuse to have a date night. So we recognize but work with it! Anyway, today we have a lovely chocolate treat that you could use for Valentine’s Day. Looking for a delicious snack to satisfy your sweet tooth? Look no further than these decadent chocolate hazelnut truffles. The best part? Dates and a…
Small Changes to Improve Heart Health
If you have a serious medical condition involving your heart, it may take a great deal of effort to improve your heart health. If you don’t already have a serious condition, however, a few small steps can go a long way towards improving your overall heart health and help prevent a number of more serious conditions. Heart health has also been proven to have a strong link to cognitive function as well, so many of the same things that protect your heart also protect your brain. Here are 3 small lifestyle changes you can make to help improve your heart health – and maybe help protect your brain in the…
