As the weather cools down, watch that your motivation doesn’t as well. We all know the shorter days and winter months can be a calorie pile on. A minefield of weight gain traps. Rich winter foods, …
CAUTION! YOU MAY NOT LIKE WHAT I AM ABOUT TO SAY!!!
NOTE: This is one posts I am EXTREMELY passionate about - KIDS & FOOD! It may be easy to reach for one of these foods when your child is hungry, but have you ever really thought about …
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What you need to know about Pesticides
Pesticides in your food: What you need to know Unless you’ve been living in a cave, you have heard about pesticides in your food. If you are one of the many that turn your head to the issue of …
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How Toxic is your home?
When we buy cleaning products, we expect them to do one thing: clean! We use a wide array of scents, soaps, detergents, bleaching agents, softeners, scourers, polishes, and specialized cleaners for …
Is it okay to smother my child’s veggies in butter?
I will constantly remind you that what you feed your children when they are young instills a lifetime of eating habits. But how do you get those veggies to taste better… butter? The topic of butter …
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Hello Cheese Lovers
When you think of cheese, you probably think of rich, unhealthy food: pizza, nachos, and lasagna. But cheese isn't all bad. In fact, when eaten in moderation, cheese can help you build strong bones …
Nutrition Guidelines for Young Children
When I was a new mom, especially with my first, I had so many questions. What was I doing? Was I doing the right things? Toddlers develop curiosity about food and master new eating …
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7 SUPERFOODS for a kids diet
Have you heard about "Superfoods"? It’s a hot, tending topic in the nutrition world right now. Personally, I think naming these common foods "SUPER" is a great way to attract more attention to them. …
Attention Chocoholics!
Have you ever wanted to eat chocolate cake for breakfast, lunch and dinner? Well, you might just be able to – okay not quite, but it’s still good news. A new study shows that eating a little …
How to buy the Freshest Fruits
OK, we’ve all been in the produce section and seen those people who smell, poke, examine and compare pieces of fruit like some sort of weird fruit doctor. You are not alone. You don’t need to be a …
Tips for Choosing Organic Fruits and Vegetables
By definition, organic produce refers to fruits and vegetables grown without the use of most synthetic pesticides. If you'd like to buy organic food but find it's too expensive, you can prioritize by …
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Wine or Vodka?
Depending on your taste for wine this may or may not disappoint you: Wine is not nearly as healthy for you as vodka. Find out the unhealthy reasons that may be a deal-breaker and what a better …