The American Heart Association recommends 1,500mg of sodium per day for people at risk of developing high blood pressure.  A ½ teaspoon of salt contains 1,200 mg of sodium.  So they are telling us to eat very little sodium.  Most people would do well to consume 2,000-4,000 mg of sodium/day.  However, in one survey people where getting as much as 7,000 – 13,000 mg o...

Is there a sportsideo pumpkin carving contest?  If not, there should be.  A sports themed carving contest would be really awesome, in my opinion.  Either way, take a break from all that you are doing, bond with your kids (your friend’s kids, nieces and nephews) and carve a pumpkin! Or, you can eat them.  The pumpkin, which is actually indigenous to North America, offer...

I read an article today by an online health magazine that touted how shocked you would be by all of the amazing low calorie foods they found.  They went on to list foods such as broccoli, spinach, kiwi, green bell pepper, and so on.  So, I am wondering, exactly who might be shocked that fruits and vegetables are low calorie foods?  Are we so distracted by new fangled diet crazes and...

I saw this clever little reminder posted on a friend’s blog, but I can't track down the original source.  However, that does not change the message.  It is important as we start to leave summer behind and head into a jam-packed holiday season that we decide on a couple rules to follow – just for ourselves.  Look at the suggestions below and pick something to make a perso...

This week, I am changing gears and giving you a peek at what keeps me ticking: food and sports - surprise! So, it turns out, my favorite part of the whole year has begun: Football Season.  I love this season with the cooling weather, changing leaves and fantastic flavors.  The team may be struggling, but going to Oxford, MS each fall is a highlight of my family’s year.  The...