If you always need or want something more than what you have, or worry or obsess about food and dieting–consider giving to others, and less about yourself.  Take the monetary and financial aspects out of the picture. Here are some ideas for “getting outside of yourself.” — Give someone an hour of your time.— Help…

Having trouble staying with a healthy food plan? Tempted by foods you want to binge on? Losing control over snack foods or desserts? Get away from them. Don’t buy them, and you’ll save a lot of money. Don’t stock them on your shelves or in your refrigerator.  Remember: out-of-sight is out-of-mind is -out-of-stomach! What to…

This recipe for yummy bean dip is a real find!  I think you’ll love it, at least I do and so do my family and friends.  It’s so easy, it’s amazing, it’s also incredibly easy on the pocketbook. 1 can black or brown beans – most any kind will do (with juice, don’t drain)¼ white…

Here’s a quick tip to eat less, save calories and save money.  Use meat just for flavoring. Many cultures and cuisines feature meat in very small quantities.  This is particularly true of Asian foods.  Consisting of mostly vegetables and a little starch, many Chinese, Japanese and Thai recipes call for only a few tablespoons of…

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