Hi, I’m Brenda and I’m the fitness chick that specializes in healthy food and eating for your health.

A lot of people don’t even realize the difference between food that is healthy and food that isn’t.  Sure, there are some obvious boundaries.  Everyone knows that celery is “healthy” and fried chicken is “unhealthy.”  But what about all the food in the middle?

When you start to talk about calorie counting, fats, trans-fats, carbs, cholesteral, on and on - some people start to glaze over.  It’s overwhelming!

So, let’s keep it simple.

As a general rule, fresh equals healthy.  Of course there are exceptions, but that’s where using common sense comes in.

So, remember those low calorie diet cookies you thought were healthy.  Yeah, not so much.  Save them for a treat.

As a general rule, shop around the edges of the grocery store.  This is where it’s refrigerated, and so this is where they keep the fresh food.

Keep an emphasis on fresh fruits and vegetables and lean proteins.  Throw in some whole grains.

It’s not rocket science, but it’s a great first step on the road to better health!