Amy VanLiew
Simple Miso Dressing
I’m always on the lookout for healthier options with ingredients that have a nutritional boost!  Miso is one of those ingredients.  Miso is rich in essential minerals and a good source of various B vitamins, vitamins E, K and folic acid. As a fermented food, miso provides the gut with beneficial bacteria that help us…
How To Create A Healthy Habit
It’s now the middle of September 2020 and I just completed a FREE Back to School – no – wait – Exercise Challenge. I had been hearing from a lot of members and friends that the summer slump was real and I wanted to help.  My goal for this challenge was to help those…
Roasted Figs with Balsamic and Goat Cheese
We have a fig tree and have to rush out to get the ripe ones before the birds do.  I love this recipe and it’s so easy to make! INGREDIENTS 4 ripe figs 8 thin slices of goat cheese 1 T good quality balsamic vinegar 1 T honey . Make sure it’s real honey salt…
When Is It Time to Ask For Help?
Today there’s no shortage of free workouts and fitness tips on the internet and social media, which is great — but sometimes it’s more overwhelming than helpful. Figuring out which workout plans to follow, what actually works for your goals and fitness level, what kind of exercise equipment you need, and if you can even…
Yes, You Can Lose Weight Over 50!
You cut back on portion size; you say, “No, thank you,” to desserts; you sign up for an exercise program — and yet your jeans size goes up. What is going on? As always, I find inspiration from the Be Healthy Enough Online Exercise Platform Members. The question that popped up most last month was…
Simple Lemon Vinaigrette
This lemon vinaigrette dressing recipe is super simple to make. Here’s what you’ll need: Ingredients ¼ cup red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 clove garlic, minced ½ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper ½ cup olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice honey or maple syrup (optional…
Rosemary Ginger Lemonade
This drink is so yummy I usually have to make a double or triple batch. Ingredients 1/2Â cup honey or you could use any other sweetener 1Â Â piece unpeeled ginger, about 1 1/4 in. by 1 1/4 in., sliced into 1/8-in.-thick coins 1Â Â sprigs rosemary (5 in. each), plus 8 sprigs (1 1/2 in. each)…
Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken with Preserved Lemons
I am not sure where I got this recipe.  I was looking for one to use with my preserved lemons. Both this dish and preserved lemons are very easy to make and taste so yummy Ingredients: 1 whole chicken, skin removed, cut into pieces 1/3 cup vegetable oil (or a mix of vegetable oil and…
Preserved Lemons
I have a lemon tree and often have way too many lemons (oh poor me I know). A few years back I found out you could preserve lemons! They are yummy in many recipes. My favorite is Moroccan Chicken.  They also make a great gift. This recipe is from cooking.nytimes.com INGREDIENTS 9 organic lemons  Kosher…
Healthier Morning Muffins
Looking for “healthier” breakfast items I found this one from Dr Mark Hyman’s 10 Day Detox AND I’ve made some modifications to make it simple. This has been a breakfast go-to since I’ve been trying to reduce my blood sugar impact. I love one with a smear of peanut butter.  No sugar spike at all.…