I read an article in the newspaper the other day that I found to be very interesting. A new study has found that children whose mothers gain either too much – or too little weight […]
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April 22, 2014
Friends With The Scale
Announcing a new book, “Friends with the Scale: How to Turn Your Scale into a Powerful Weight Loss Tool” by Linda Spangle, RN, MA. In this innovative book, Linda presents a smart, practical approach that […]
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December 31, 2013
10 Processed Foods to Avoid Giving Your Kids
We throw around the term “processed food” quite a bit, though many of us don’t actually understand what it means. In simple terms, it refers to raw produce or meat that’s taken and used to […]
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November 26, 2013
Coconut Water: A Wonderful Drink Your Children Will Love
Many parents have heard about the many uses of virgin coconut oil, particularly for cooking and adding flavor to their children’s meals. This is not the only product that you can get from coconuts. Coconuts […]
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November 19, 2013
New Guidelines for Cholesterol Management
High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Abnormal levels of LDL cholesterol or HDL cholesterol have been treated with a low-fat diet, exercise, and medications such as statins. New guidelines […]
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October 24, 2013
Top 5 Tricks For A Healthier HALLOWEEN
Let’s be honest — I have never come across a kid that likes getting an apple or box of raisins when trick or treating. They are looking for the candy–the more the better. At days […]
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September 17, 2013
FDA Rules on What Makes A Food Gluten-Free
The marketing of foods without gluten has exploded. Those with Celiac disease, of course, are grateful. Until only a few years ago, it was difficult to find grocery options for the estimated 3 million Americans […]
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September 10, 2013
Cheap and Healthy Meals for the Family on a Budget
Eating healthier doesn’t mean you have to spend a great deal of money on food, especially if you practice proper portion sizes. While the children may have objections to the meal, they will get everything […]
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July 23, 2013
More Good News About the Mediterranean Diet
For several years now, the Mediterranean diet has been touted as the diet of choice for reducing heart disease and improving brain health. Eating lots of salad, fresh fruit, vegetables, a few nuts, a little […]
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July 17, 2013
Two Ways to Cook Greener
Changing the way you shop for your meals and clean up after them can make a big impact on the environment. Here are two ways you can reduce your impact and cook greener: 1. Less […]
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July 2, 2013
What is so beneficial about Hemp Milk and Almond Milk?
Have you wondered what is so beneficial about hemp milk or almond milk? In general they are pretty much the same in the way they are processed; blended up with water added to the consistency […]
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June 18, 2013
An Added Benefit to Slathering on the Sunscreen
While millions of people use sunscreen to protect themselves and their children from sunburn and developing skin cancer, researchers from Australia now have scientific evidence that daily use of sunscreen seems to protect against skin […]
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June 11, 2013
How to Promote Healthy Eating Habits in Young Children
Whether it’s school starting early, having a hectic work schedule, trying to get the kids to after school activities or constantly being on the go on the weekends, it can be difficult to instill healthy […]
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May 21, 2013
Secrets to Enjoying Your Night Out Without the Guilt
I have had several people ask me what they should eat when they go out to dinner. My two questions are: What do you like to eat? How often do you eat out? Someone who eats out […]
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April 23, 2013
A Surprising, New Way to Preserve Fruits and Vegetables
I am SO looking forward to all the fresh fruits and vegetables that will soon be available at the farmers market . Are YOU considering buying a share in a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) for […]
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April 9, 2013
Easy Recipe Substitutes for Healthier Meals
We all want to eat healthier, and sometimes it is really easy to do so. With ingredient substitutions you can still use your favorite recipes that you love, just with less fat and more nutrition. […]
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April 2, 2013
Never Waste Food Again! 10 Tips To Use Your Leftovers
As a child, my parents often reminded me that there were starving children in the world, so I was told to either finish my food or don’t take so much. Perhaps that’s why I try […]
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February 5, 2013
Have a Healthy & Romantic Valentine’s Day with these Treats
Romance buds unsuspectingly. Especially around Valentine’s Day, hopeless romantics turn folly for flourishing love, head-over-feels infatuation and warm affection. Have you been hit by cupid’s arrow? Feeling in the mood this year? Sweep your loved […]
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January 22, 2013
Top Tips from Successful Losers
We all know that one of the major challenges in combating obesity is not losing the weight but keeping it off. The lack of success at long-term weight maintenance is probably a combination of both […]
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January 15, 2013
How to Avoid Sweet Temptations at the Office
A Cookie Here, a Mars Bar There, Temptation Temptation Everywhere! Do you ever feel like you’re doing so well with maintaining your healthy eating habits, staying on track with your workout, but then you hit […]
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