Dont overcook your Veggies!
Vegetables have a high mineral and vitamin content that you don't want to lose when cooking. If you do not eat your vegetables raw then it is advised that you steam or boil veggies in their own juices for as short a time as possible. If vegetables are boiled for a...
Eating Healthy While Keeping it Cheap!
Many think that by switching to a healthy diet it is going to empty their wallet. This doesn't have to be true! For starters just by switching to drinking more water you are eliminating the costs of juices and sodas. When grocery shopping plan ahead, don't got on an...
Brown Bag Lunches
With children and a busy work schedule it may seem easy to hand them lunch $ or give them a high in sodium and fat prepackaged meal. Especially for a growing child it is so important that they have a nutritious meal to keep their energy levels and mind going all day....
An Apricot a day keeps the doctor away!
So we all heard it before "an apple a day keeps the doctor away"....but what about apricots? Apricots are a great source of vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, iron, and fiber. Apricots can be sliced up with other fruit, pureed, baked, and a great snack during the day or...
Helping Children Understand the Food Pyramid!
You are the most important influence on your child! By modeling a healthy diet and lifestyle you are helping your child make all around healthier lifestyle choices. MyPyramid.gov has transformed the old food pyramid into something new and fresh for children to better...
Stay Warm!
With all this rain today stay in and keep warm with a nice cup of tea! Tea such as green tea and black tea is high in antioxidants and protects against heart disease, cancer, and even allergies. Not to mention its a great way to stay hydrated! So curl up with a nice...
Food Trends in 2011
Chefs have healthier predictions in 2011 for adults and kids! Expect to see smaller meal options for a smaller price! -This new trend should be great for our wallets and our waistline! Chefs aiming for nutritionally balanced childrens dishes! -No more hot dogs or...
Butter is Better!
Many think that margarine and spreads are better than butter but don't be deceived! Eating butter increases the absorption of many other nutrients in other foods. Butter has many nutrional benefits where margarine has a few only because they are added! Butter tastes...
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