Nutrition for a Healthy Family!
Summer Salads!
As the temperature heats up, you may be thinking about adding in some “lighter” meal ideas to your family’s weekly menus. Salads may seem like the perfect answer. But, beware! Salads can pack a whopping calorie punch if you add too many high-fat, high calorie toppings. Below are a few ...
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Memorial Day Health Barbecue!
It is the first cookout of the year, so make it a healthy one by preparing some of these better for you recipe ideas! Enjoy! Smoky Salmon Kabobs Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Make it a meal: Serve with brown rice and grilled summer squash. Ingredients: 1 ...
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May is Women's Health Month and this week we are focusing on Nutrition for Moms-to-Be!
Pregnancy is an exciting time filled with a lot of preparation for your new arrival. It’s also an important time to focus on your diet to ensure you’re including the right foods to provide you with essential nutrients needed for a healthy pregnancy. This Mother’s Day we’re focusing on nutrition ...
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Smoothie 101
Looking for an easy to prepare, tasty and nutritious on-the-go snack for you and your kids? Try a homemade smoothie. Here are a few healthy smoothie basics to ensure you’re filling your blender with good nutrition and not a concoction of sugar and ice. Pick your base You’ll need some ...
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Gardening with your Kids!
This spring, why not try a new approach to healthy eating and teach your kids about nutrition from the ground up. Getting kids into the garden for some fun and educational activities can be the perfect way to teach them how fruits and vegetables grow – and hopefully to eat ...
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What's New In Whole Grains!
Make half of your grains whole! That’s what the Dietary Guidelines recommend to help reduce the risk of several chronic diseases and maintain a healthy weight. Whole-grain products like brown rice, quinoa, whole-grain cereal and breads, oatmeal and even popcorn are rich in essential nutrients like protein, fiber, B vitamins ...
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Trying to Maintain a Healthy Weight? Power Foods can Help!
You probably won’t be surprised to learn that two of best ways to maintain a healthy weight are eating a nutritious diet and incorporating exercise into your weekly routine. But, did you know that there are also some “power” foods that can make things just a bit easier? How? These ...
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Eat a Rainbow? Why not! Here’s How!
Fruits and vegetables are an essential part of a child’s diet because they provide vitamins, minerals and fiber without a lot of calories or fat. But, let’s face it; kid’s can be picky when it comes to eating healthy So, how do you get your child to eat a rainbow ...
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Take Comfort In Healthy Comfort Food
When the temperature drops, do you suddenly crave comfort foods like meatloaf and mashed potatoes? We all have foods that make us feel good, but these old family favorites tend to be higher in fat and calories. Take heart; you can find comfort in your favorite foods while still sticking ...
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Healthy Snacks for Your Loved One!
What more perfect way to celebrate American Heart Month than to prepare heart-healthy treats for your loved ones. These ideas are not only delicious, but contain nutrient-rich ingredients that are sure to win — and protect — your heart. Very Cherry Smoothie Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups unsweetened frozen pitted cherries, 1 ...
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The Paleo Diet: Fad or Caveman Cure-All?
“Going Paleo” is a diet trend that is gaining in popularity. The basis for this diet dates back 10,000 years when our Paleolithic ancestors ate a “hunter-gatherer” diet consisting of meats, fish, and some fruits and vegetables. Some believe this diet is “healthy” because it focuses on the foods that ...
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New Year’s Resolutions for the Whole Family
You are well into the new year with a commitment to get healthier. Why not take a new approach and focus on goals as a family? Making resolutions as a family can help motivate you to stick with your resolutions all year long, plus it allows time for bonding. Get ...
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2013 Healthy Food Trends
What are the hottest food trends for 2013? Over the past year, industry experts compiled their prediction and we’ve picked a few of our favorites. Popcorn. This whole-grain snack will be “popping” up just about everywhere. With Americans snacking more than ever, this healthy, high-fiber snack will be all the ...
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Resolutions for Real Life
It’s a new year, a time when many people vow to drop bad habits and set new goals to get healthy. It’s important to make realistic goals that set you up for success. Small steps equal big results, so start by making small lifestyle changes you can stick with. STEP ...
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Avoiding Holiday Weight Gain!
’Tis the season to eat, and if you’re trying to lose weight or avoid gaining it, the six weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day can be a challenge. Between parties, cookie swaps, gift baskets and holiday parties, it’s not easy to hold the scale steady. But with a few ...
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Gluten Free Holiday Guide
The holidays are a time to relax and celebrate with friends and family, so don’t let your gluten free diet cause you stress this season Whether you’re the host or a holiday guest, you can enjoy a safe and happy gluten free holiday by following the tips in our Gluten ...
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Be A Savvy Shopper!
A Guide to Savvy Shopping Time and money are of the essence during the holiday season. Between hosting dinner parties, family get-togethers and buying gifts, you may be feeling a little squeezed for time and short of cash. But, if you shop smart you’ll save both time and money. By ...
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Gluten Free Holiday Guide
Going gluten free this Holiday? Don’t stress! Our Gluten Free Thanksgiving Guide offers simple modifications and recipe swaps so you can create a gluten free menu the whole family will love. Plan ahead. The first step is to create a menu. Start by identifying foods and recipes that are naturally ...
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Making meals with no power!
Preparing meals without power can be challenging, but not impossible. Here are a few healthy tips and ideas for "no cook" meals: If you have a gas stove top, you can prepare: Oatmeal, prepare with water. Top with cinnamon and toss in dried fruit and nuts. Whole grain toast with ...
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Busy??? Make one meal the WHOLE family can enjoy!!
Making Meals the Whole Family Can Enjoy With today’s hectic schedules, family dinners often fall by the wayside. And complicating the issue, family members often have different food preferences. Who has time to prepare multiple meals? No one! But, by creating meals with options, you don’t have to. Here are ...
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