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Kitchen Food Essentials

There are certain items that you simply must have in your kitchen. Very basic and very needed! Fresh fruits and vegetables top the list. These are your disease fighters; packed with vitamins, minerals and other essential nutrients. If you are … Continue reading

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Punchfork

If you like food then the internet is great place to hang out; it’s a great big recipe book out there just waiting to be explored. Nowadays a great meal is just one Google search away! Every once in a … Continue reading

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Joy and Berry-ment

As the first fruit to ripen in the spring, strawberries are already gracing the grocery store shelves. Strawberries are high in vitamin C  and come in at only 55 calories per cup. While strawberries alone are quite scrumptious, here are … Continue reading

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Family Dinner

Yes , we are busy families with crazy schedules. Understood. However, committing to at least a few family dinners per week could mean a much healthier family physically, emotionally and mentally. When we eat at home we tend to cook … Continue reading

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Nutrition Boosters for Kids

Adding these nutritious goodies packs a bit of extra nutrition in your kids meals and may even make more finicky kids actually want to eat. Here are some simple ideas to try out! Oatmeal Cookie Pancakes: To regular pancake mix, … Continue reading

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Diet Upgrade – Try These Superfoods

Here are some easy superfoods you can incorporate into your day to give your diet an easy nutritional upgrade! Barley Flour can be used to replace up to 1/3 of the flour in baked goods like muffins, pancakes, waffles and … Continue reading

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Sweet Spring

As winter wanes and spring blooms we naturally begin to turn to lighter foods. No matter the time of year, however, we always delight in our sweets. Here are some easy dessert ideas that are yummy, easy and light: Strawberry … Continue reading

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Nutrition Tips That Won’t Starve Your Wallet – Part 2

In my last blog I pointed out how you can feed your family in a way that makes you feel positive about the experience, and does not cost the farm! All of these ideas and more can be found in … Continue reading

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Nutrition Tips That Won’t Starve Your Wallet – Part 1

You know those fancy stores out there that woo you with their healthy fare and oh-so-intriguing packaging? Those places are just wonderful, but they are not very kind on the wallet. $4 for a can of beans? Ouch! There is … Continue reading

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Many Healthy Meals

Are you still stuck in holiday mode? Eating on the go, grabbing whatever goodie comes your way, eating just because? I am here to gently give you a bit of a nudge and remind you that it is time to … Continue reading

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