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Helping Families Grow Healthy: 8 Tips to Fight Childhood Obesity
There are so many debates today about what families should do to prevent obesity and it seems like everything I hear is all about what foods to avoid and what not to do…we are been inundated with negative messages and … Continue reading
The Double Pyramid: A New Way of Looking at What You Eat
For years, we’ve been looking at the food pyramid, and now Myplate, as a guideline for healthy eating. Fruits, vegetables and grains form the foundation, a reminder that these foods should make up a major portion of a healthy diet. … Continue reading
What’s for dinner Mom? Preparing healthy meals your family will love!
How many times have we heard the famous words, “What’s for dinner, mom?” When I became a new mom, I had dreams of serving the most delicious (and by the way nutritious) meals for my family…then reality hit! I really … Continue reading
Rescuing the Picky Eaters in Your Family
Not a day goes by without a mom asking me how to get a picky eater to start eating healthy foods. Without a doubt, picky eaters are of great concern to moms, but easing their worries is no easy task. … Continue reading
Plan Ahead for a Healthy Breakfast
Let’s face it: mornings are hectic. If you’re trying to get the kids ready for school or day care, and trying to get yourself ready for work, every minute counts. Who has time for a healthy breakfast? According to a … Continue reading
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Your Mother and Your Weight
Self confidence – knowing that your body is healthy and strong – is important to my family. Continue reading
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Top 11 Foods to Try in 2011
Experiment with your food choices and keep your meals interesting. Foods like chayote, guava and nopales provide lots of nutritional benefits per serving. Continue reading
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Your Quick and Easy Shopping Guide to Heart-Healthy, Body-Healthy Grocery Shopping
Your Quick and Easy Shopping Guide to Heart-Healthy, Body-Healthy Grocery Shopping Do you often have trouble knowing what items to buy when making your weekly trip to the grocery store? If so, you are definitely not alone! Many people feel … Continue reading
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Flexitarianism…The New Health Movement!
Flexitarianism…The New Health Movement! There’s a new food movement in town…and maybe you’ve heard of it! Flexitarianism is a simple way to improve your diet and get many of the health benefits vegetarians can have without giving up meat. Not … Continue reading
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Diet vs. Lifestyle Change…Which is Better?
Diet vs. Lifestyle Change…Which is Better? Do you diet? How often do you find yourself saying, “no…I can’t have that, I’m on a diet” or “I’ll have some when my diet is over”? Some people even comment that they are … Continue reading
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