grocery shopping list

Eileen Smith, our dietitian at camp suggested visiting Clean Eating Magazine for shopping lists! They also have a number of meal plans, recipes and cooking tips.

It is a great site to visit on a regular basis so check back often.

Clean Eating Magazine Shopping List


healthy school lunches {video}

The school year is here! (Or almost here – when do you start?)

Bringing your own lunch to school can be a great way to make sure you have a balanced meal – here are some tips from Dr. Ann on packing a healthy lunches!

Video – Healthy School Lunches


white chocolate mini cheesecakes

(Picture via fitnessmagazine.com)

Need a sweet treat? These mini cheesecakes will satisfy your sweet tooth without the 1,000 calories that most cheesecakes have per slice. (Yes, most cheesecakes have about 1,000 calories per SLICE!)

White Chocolate Mini Cheesecake Recipe


weight loss success story

Have you ever read Shape Magazine’s Success Stories?

They are pretty inspirational and give great weight loss tips, secrets, workouts and most importantly, proof that slow, small changes add up to something great!

Read Sandrelle’s story and others here.


buying organic – what’s the deal?

You probably know that eating Organic food is better for you, but are also probably a little concerned with the higher price that comes along with it, right? So here is a comprimise – the  dirty dozen list contains 12 fruits and vegetables that you should really buy organic and the clean fifteen that you don’t need to buy organic!

Note: Any fruits and vegetables are better than no vegetables. If you can’t afford organic, then buy regular!

Dirty Dozen: Buy these fruits and veggies Organic if possible!

  • celery
  • peaches
  • strawberries
  • apples
  • blueberries
  • nectarines
  • bell peppers
  • spinach
  • kale
  • cherries
  • potatoes
  • grapes (imported)

Clean Fifteen: You don’t need to be organic so save $ on these!

  • onions
  • avocado
  • sweet corn
  • pineapple
  • mangos
  • sweet peas
  • asparagus
  • kiwi
  • cabbage
  • eggplant
  • cantaloupe
  • watermelon
  • grapefruit
  • sweet potato
  • honeydew melon