Food For Thought: Lunchbox Safety – How not to poison your children or yourself at lunchtime
August 11, 2014
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Last year a study was conducted in Texas on 705 preschoolers’ lunches. Some of those lunches had ice packs (45%) and some had none. However, …
How to make your own nut milks
August 4, 2014
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When it comes to smoothie making, I’m nuts for nut milk! And while I usually buy it by the carton in the refrigerated section of ...
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What green pod can help your vision and keep you regular?
August 1, 2014
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Okra isn’t everyone’s favorite vegetable, but if you knew how healthy these edible green pods were, I think you might find yourself warming up to ...
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Diet-friendly snack ideas and restaurant tips
July 31, 2014
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If you’re traveling or vacationing, as many people are this time of year, there are easy ways to “stay on plan” without feeling deprived. Nature ...
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Low in B12? A 3-ounce serving of this fish will fix you up
July 25, 2014
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One of my favorite summer suppers involves the delicious and mighty blue mussel. Inexpensive to buy and quick and easy to cook, I love making ...
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Sneaky Ways to Have Pasta 🙂
July 24, 2014
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Pasta is one of those comfort foods that everyone loves and yet, if you’re at all like me, that pasta doesn’t love you back. For ...
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There’s an alternative to “magazine skinny”
July 21, 2014
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If you’ve been fighting with the scale for most of your adult life like I have, trying everything from counting calories to tracking points, all ...
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Sleep better, feel better, and think clearer
with one “shot” a day
July 17, 2014
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If you have a hard time meeting your daily veggie requirements, try adding a shot of wheatgrass juice to your morning routine. An ounce of ...
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5 secret swaps so you don’t gain weight!
July 16, 2014
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Summer’s here. It’s hot, it’s sweaty and the food is fabulous! Who doesn’t love the grill for example? And while the grill can provide you ...
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Great taste and nutrition in one pretty package
July 11, 2014
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Tender, beautiful pea shoots are one of my favorite fresh-from-the-garden treats. Those curly green tendrils are the leaves of the traditional garden pea plant. They ...
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Soup for summer? (with THIS recipe, for sure!)
July 10, 2014
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You’ll find gazpacho on the summer menus of many nice restaurants. It sounds fancier and more complicated than it really is. Basically, gazpacho is cold ...
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