Jamika's Journal

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Five MUST HAVE Foods

Are you trying to eat healthier for the new year? Before you start listing the foods you should not have, let’s make a list of some foods you must have incorporated into your daily diet to keep you looking and feeling your best. Salmon. Salmon not only tastes delicious, but it is heart healthy, high ...

My Day Off in San Diego

My job is great because it allows me to travel to several cites and sample local cuisine. Eating is one of my FAVORITE things to do, but I do have to keep in mind that I can’t go overboard. I watch my portion sizes and consider my calorie intake, but every now and again, I ...

Feeding a Picky Kid

Got a kid who is a picky eater?  I’m not a mom yet, but I know a thing or two about feeding picky people. I love teaching and talking to kids about eating healthy because they are still learning what they like and dislike, so there are some new things you can introduce them to. ...

Work towards a Great Workout!

I don’t know about you; but working out is not one of my favorite things to do. I would rather be eating out than working out; nevertheless, exercising is necessary. We only get one body, so we must take care of it. Workout days can sometimes be tough to get the mind and body geared ...

Cooking for Seniors

Are you caring for an elderly parent or family member?  Cooking for seniors can be a daunting task especially if you have to consider various ailments such as diabetes, heart disease, or Alzheimer’s.  Below are some tips and suggestions to follow that will ease your cooking concerns when preparing meals for the older ones you ...

Survival Guide for the Starving Student

College life can be tough. Between studying, partying, and borrowing money from mom and dad, worrying about eating healthy is the last thing on the list of priorities. Well, if your time in college is anything like mine was, you better place eating healthy higher on your list of things to do. By my sophomore ...