All food is made up of calories, but there are huge differences between how those calories are burned and the actual nutritional benefit of certain foods. For example, 500 calories worth of cake with sugary icing burns far differently than 500 calories of salad. Caloric density is very important, especially when planning meals and snacks […]
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Tumeric has become a ‘buzz word’ on countless blogs, articles, and nutrition facebook pages, but what the heck is it? Tumeric is actually grown as a root, similar to ginger root, but typically it is found in ground form in the little spice containers in the grocery store. With it’s bright yellow color and mild […]
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Who doesn’t love a baked good every once in a while? There’s some great ways to upgrade your baking game and make your goods a little healthier. Here are some tips to make your brownies, cupcakes, and cookies just a little bit better for your family! Whole Wheat Flour- for the most part, you can […]
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Not all fats in our diets are created equal. The fat that comes from highly processed foods like cheese curls is significantly different from the fat that comes from sources like nuts, plants, and fruits. One of the best sources of ‘good fat’ is avocado! Studies show that this fruit removes hypertension and slows down […]
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How many times a day can a child possibly utter the phrase “Mom, I’m hungry!”? My children can do it approximately 3,482 times before my head starts to explode a little. This is especially true on our ‘sports days’ (a.k.a. practice, HKRS race days, soccer games, basketball games, or pretty much any day in general). […]
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Everyone hates Mondays. Back to school, back to work, ugh. Especially cold, dark Mondays. One little way to make your Monday morning a little better is with a warm, healthy breakfast. A super easy breakfast that you can whip up in a few minutes is an omelet in a cup! This recipe can be made […]
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Every family I know tends to struggle with mealtime. Weather it’s finding time to actually sit down together, or menu planning, it can be a real issue. One of our new year’s resolutions has been to do a better job of meal planning and execution so we aren’t relying on pulling something from the freezer […]
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When you think of February you might picture Valentines, the color red, and of course, hearts! But, it’s also time to think about your actual heart as well! Every year, 1 in 4 deaths is attributed to heart disease, so it’s easy to see why it’s so important to be aware of ways to make […]
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There’s nothing quite like a warm Oatmeal Raisin cookie, but since I try not to have my children eating cookies at breakfast, I made the next best thing- Oatmeal cookie granola! This recipe has tons of variations- feel free to add in a half cup of your favorite nuts like raw almond slivers, or peanuts, […]
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So, how are your resolutions sticking with 3 weeks into the new year? Still have them rolling along? Great! Need to get back on track a bit? No problem- the year is still young…here are a few tried and true strategies to get back to the plan you had a few weeks ago. Write it […]
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