For many families, summer means a vacation and road trip. Of course all parents want to provide healthy snacks on the drive or flight, but let’s get real- sometimes you have to stop for a nosh on the road. Here’s a few tips to make your travels a bit healthier Plan ahead. Stock your kids […]
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Ever wanted to make smoothies in a batch for a group or just wanted to make smaller portions for your kiddos? Never fear! We have some great tips to get you going. For storing some in the fridge for later… Make a double batch. If you’re not going to be drinking it within 24 hours, […]
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Summer means more time outdoors, and it definitely means time for sunscreen! More than 5 million people are diagnosed with some degree of skin cancer yearly, so it’s important to establish healthy habits in your kids so that they stay burn free and cancer free into adulthood. Here are a few tips to avoid burns and to make […]
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Carbohydrates are some of the building blocks of healthy nutrition. Most foods have some amount of carbohydrates, but not all are created equal. Foods that are highly processed and full of carbs should get a bad wrap, but carbs that come from natural food sources like whole grains, whole fruits, and nuts are great ways […]
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June is the perfect time of the year for local fruit! Blueberries and strawberries are finally in season and what better way to make use of them than a frozen summer snack- frozen yogurt and fruit bark! This super easy recipe is only a few ingredients and takes just a couple of minutes to whip […]
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Getting kids to eat their veggies can be quite experience, but if you let your kids help to grow them, they might be more inclined to give them a try! The good people at BuzzFeed.com have some awesome tips of how to grow potatoes and lettuce from leftover scraps. Spring is the perfect time for […]
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If you are anything like our families, Granola bars are an absolute dietary necessity. More or less, they are an essential part of our children’s food groups. While the gigantic box of chewy bars from the local box-store may be convenient, they can have a ton of added sugar, various oils, and it’s pretty difficult […]
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Our contributing partner, OnPoint Nutrition, comes up with some awesome recipe adaptations to make everyone’s favorites a little more health conscious and one of our new favorites is their recent addition, a pizza redux! OnPoint has swapped out some of the regular ingredients like white flour. Try out this super-easy recipe instead of take out […]
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May is one of the best times of year for locally produce. While summer is right around the corner, you can still find a ton of great items that are produced locally. One of our favorites is Thai Peanut Zoodles! You can purchase a zoodle maker online for a few bucks and it’s a great […]
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Even when our intentions are best, there can still be a few small things that you can tweak to get the most out of your healthy diet. Here are a few small suggestions to get you the best nutritional bang for your buck. Shake your non-dairy. Almond, soy, and other non-dairy milks are often fortified […]
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