Category Archives: healthy recipe

Hey Smarty Pants! ~ Part 2

Last blog I talked about ways to boost your brain power through activity and rest. Now let’s talk about some healthy ingredients, foods and supplements. Get those Omega-3s! Especially from animal sources. Did you know that 60% of your brain … Continue reading

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Smoothies for Summer

Summers are made for smoothies! Just like anything you eat or drink, you can boost the nutritional value of your smoothies and even create additional health benefits for yourself through the ingredients you choose. Here are some ideas for you! … Continue reading

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Think Outside the Tea Pitcher

Summer is a great time to wet your whistle with iced tea. This summer make it a point to always keep some on hand and think outside the typical iced tea pitcher with these yummy combinations. Each of these make … 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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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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Naturally Dyed Eggs

The Easter Bunny will be hoppin’ your way this weekend. Try something new this year! How about mixing things up a bit by using natural dyes to create gorgeous eggs. The Easter Bunny will be so impressed! It is much … 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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What Does a Mild Winter Mean?

Winter just didn’t really happen in the Midwest this year; it sort of skipped over us. So what does this mean? Most notably, it means more in the way of allergies and bugs. If you take some easy actions now, … Continue reading

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