Author Archives: Corinne Goff

Basic Quinoa & Lentils, Diabetes & Diet Soda

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Corinne Goff

  Cooking up quinoa to accompany vegetables has become a no-brainer in our household.  Sometimes I make an additional protein source and sometimes not.  Recently I was in the mood for some extra protein and was planning on making a … Continue reading →

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Virtual Grocery Store Tour Part Four: Frozen Aisle, Bakery and You’re Done!

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Corinne Goff

Frozen Foods Frozen vegetables are great choices.  Nearly as good as fresh and they are picked at their peak so their nutrients are locked in.  They also store longer than fresh so keep several bags in your freezer.  A few … Continue reading →

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Virtual Grocery Store Tour Part Three: The Middle Aisles

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Corinne Goff

By now I think you understand that, based on the products you see inside of it, the grocery store could care less about your health.  They are a business whose focus is making a profit.  They will stack bottles of … Continue reading →

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Virtual Grocery Store Tour Part Two: Seafood, Meat and Dairy

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Corinne Goff

Moving right along to the animal products, a topic of great controversy.  On the one hand they can be a source of nutrition, however many people live their entire lives abstaining from them and remain in excellent health.  There is … Continue reading →

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Virtual Grocery Store Tour Part One: Produce and Bulk

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Corinne Goff

Are you confused about what to buy when you go grocery shopping?  Most people are.  I’m here to boost your confidence in you being able to decide for yourself which items to choose and which to avoid. The general consensus … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Corinne Goff

Happy Valentine’s Day! It’s a day to make your loved ones (and yourself) a sweet treat.  Preferably chocolatey and pink!  Forget the boxed chocolates from the drugstore and the bakery cakes made from atrocious ingredients.  There are millions of tempting … Continue reading →

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Weird Meal Wednesday: Salad with Healthy Protein and Healthy Fat

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Corinne Goff

Somehow the title “Leftover Fish, Avocado, Tahini and Teff Salad” didn’t sound too appealing.  But that is what it is.  Usually my favorite meals come out of a concoction of random leftovers from the fridge.  This lovely lunch consisted of: … Continue reading →

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Post Storm Return to Normalcy

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Corinne Goff

  It’s so good to have heat and light again. Hopefully you too are back to your everyday comforts.  Two nights of wearing a headlamp around the house (I have to admit, those things are genius) and sleeping in six … Continue reading →

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Simple Carrot-Ginger Soup

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Corinne Goff

I have a question.  How exactly does one go about photographing carrot soup?  The best answer I could come up with was to put it in one of my favorite old cat mugs from the 80s.  I’m not sure if … Continue reading →

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You Need Less Than You Think You Need

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Corinne Goff

Do you struggle with portion control?  You’re not alone if you do.  I read a recent research study that reminded me about a little strategy that could help… Doesn’t it feel great when you eat just the right amount of … Continue reading →

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