Detroit, Michigan, July, 18, 2012--

Adios' Week 11!!!!!

Are you a coffee drinker? I am sure you have read or heard about the good & bad when it comes to coffee and caffeine. Here are 7 pros & cons of drinking coffee. Do you enjoy a cup or two in the mornings? Or, are you drinking a pot of coffee throughout the day? In my opinion, you can drink coffee – and enjoy it. Just stick to less than 3 cups a day and try drinking it only in the morning hours, so it doesn’t interrupt your sleep at night. Be careful of add-on flavors (sugar high!) and other high calorie or high fat creamers. I like the taste of coffee but I drink mine really weak. I know, this is not for everyone (my husband likes a dark, rich coffee) but I add half hot water to my mug and fill the rest with coffee. So, I have the taste of coffee without all the caffeine or acid. Give it a try! Or, you can switch to green tea or black tea if you are limiting caffeine (both have caffeine but less than a regular cup of coffee).

Do you ever feel like your energy is being zapped from you? You start yawning at 3:00pm? You are tired at 7:30pm? Here are some of my favorite simple & quick tips for more energy. When you’re yawning or getting sleepy, you may simply need more OXYGEN to your brain! Or you may need to have a healthy snack to raise your blood sugar. Follow some of these tips for an instant energy boost:

It’s 4^th of July week and I know many of us have picnics and parties at home or a park. You can enjoy the holiday but stay safe with these helpful tips! I’ll be parade-watching, BBQing and playing some corn hole and kickball. Hope you all have a fun & healthy 4^th of July!

Hello summer! Who else loves hot, sunny weather? I just love Michigan summers! After spending 5 years in Arizona… it’s so nice to be in summer weather where it’s enjoyable. You can’t go biking or hiking or running in 115 degree heat. But, 70’s, 80’s and even 90’s are bearable.

Rosemary Shrimp Skewers with Arugula-White Bean Salad

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