October 2009
1, 2, 3, 4, 5...Finding a doctor
Selecting a doctor for your baby is a very important and stressful task. I, myself, have taken my daughter to two different clinics, and she has seen five different doctors. So far we’re sticking with lucky number five. The first doctor we saw was my own pediatrician when I was growing up, so I wanted to see him. Not a good idea…not only was it awkward to admit faults to him, he didn’t work much with babies anymore. So we moved onto the next doctor….who conveniently went on maternity leave, leaving us with a substitute every time we came in.
Three Bean Turkey Chili
A great classic, redone healthier. Very popular with my family and some clients.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs lean ground all natural turkey
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 28 oz cans fire roasted crushed tomatoes
1 8 oz can tomato paste
1 (15 oz) can black beans
1 (15 oz) can pinto beans
1 (15 oz) can red kidney beans
2 Tbsp Chili seasoning
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
Salt to taste
Sometimes pizza is the only option...
Sometimes pizza is just the only option…but you can make it healthier! We have all had those days when we can’t even fathom cooking a big meal, cleaning up, and doing the dishes afterwards. Pizza and other fast food seem to be the easiest options. If you have to order pizza, don’t feel guilty, just pick the pizza carefully. Avoid things like extra cheese, processed meats, olives, white sauce, and add things like: peppers, chicken, tomatoes, mushrooms…you get the idea!
