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6 Tips to Stay Healthy this Fall and Winter !

6 Tips to Stay Healthy this Fall and Winter !

  After this week, it sure does  feel like fall is in full swing, with shorter days and nightfall before dinner time, hibernation sets in. Unfortunately, it also means the start of the cold and flu season. Most of us can expect at least one…

Nutrient Dense Foods for the Whole Family!

Nutrient Dense Foods for the Whole Family!

I don’t really like the term “super food” because I feel there is no miracle food, sorry kale, that is going to keep us healthy, instead a variety of foods that are nutrient dense. I have compiled a list of foods that are packed with…

What we do with all the Halloween Candy !

What we do with all the Halloween Candy !

  I am pretty liberal when it comes to all the Halloween craziness ; I believe we should eat healthy 80% of the time and 20% of the time indulge without guilt.  I have had a couple of basic conversations with my three year old…

Meal Planning 101!

Meal Planning 101!

  One of the common barriers to healthy eating is cost and lack of time. With work, taking the kids to their activities, and and everyday chores , life gets hectic. However, setting 30 minutes aside every week to develop a meal plan and grocery…

Bringing back family dinners !

Bringing back family dinners !

  My mom would be the first to admit it; cooking was not something she loved, but we ate dinner together as a family most nights.  Sunday dinners were a family tradition, my mom would often make a roasted chicken or roast. Now that I…