Is it just me or have you also noticed that all these companies are talking about Healthy Lifestyles in their Commercials?

Yes, it is happening more often. The characters in Commercials are mentioning a healthy Lifestyle. It’s about time!

The Planter’s Peanuts peanut character has been updated and he is saying things about a healthy Lifestyle in the most recent advertisement on TV. It’s cute! It’s smart!

Peanuts and other nuts are one of the best whole foods for a healthy Lifestyle. You can nibble on them between meals, you can add them to any number of dishes, you can make fabulous nut butters that spread over bread, you can use nut oils for many purposes, and you can even blend nuts into Smoothies and other specialty beverages. High in protein and many minerals with a host of other nutrients, you get healthy oils and good nutrition when you choose to eat nuts daily.

You should make sure that they are not rancid. Raw nuts are the best, but roasted or toasted do bring out the subtle flavors for many dishes. If you have never enjoyed peanut soup; then you have yet to learn what a taste sensation peanuts can be when smooth and savory!

Sweet treats are also often loaded with nuts. I love making glazed nuts with maple syrup and cinnamon in the oven. Any way you enjoy your nuts, they are a great choice in your regular dietary routine.

Then there’s Activia…

I criticized Activia for being too sweet compared to traditional yogurts. Now they have a new Commercial with Activia Lite that you can include if you want a healthy Lifestyle. Yes, Jamie Lee Curtis said it, “a healthy Lifestyle”…

Yogurt is an excellent choice for an active and healthy person, especially if you eat processed foods or foods that might be difficult to digest.

If you have yet to try yogurt made from coconut milk or soymilk; then I would heartily encourage you to sample them. They are delicious and perfect for those with allergies to dairy products.

Ideally, you can make your own yogurt and be assured that the culture is live and viable. But if you don’t have the time or the equipment to make your own yogurt; then there are many brands to choose from in your Whole Foods Markets.

Enjoy your yogurt and your nuts while embracing a healthy Lifestyle!

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