If you are battling the bulge than you may want to start eating  low calorie snacks to help maintain your diet. Readers Digest states that  snacking is also important if you’re taking medication that could cause a blood-sugar low between meals. Here are a few tips for eating healthier snacks. Snacks should be 150 calories or less- sometimes... [Read more...]

If you didn't already know, the new Woodbine Farmer's Market at the Coleman Park Community Center (384 Thompson Lane at the corner of Nolensville Road), could easily become one of the biggest and best markets in Nashville.  Sure, they have your typical produce items that we all expect, but they also carry locally grown and farm-raised meats, artisanal... [Read more...]

Hey all out there in Stewarts Ferry Land!  I just saw this great article about local farmer's markets.  I've blogged before about the importance of sustainable living and eating local produce. This article gives further details about which are the best markets to go to in the area. It's often remarked that a great library makes a great city, but you could... [Read more...]

Do you shop for your fresh food and produce locally? If not, you may want to give it some serious consideration. Although today's global market allows us to buy foods grown almost anywhere in the world at any given time, this option is not the most sustainable. Buying in-season fruits and vegetables that are locally grown helps to eliminate the environmental... [Read more...]