Healthy Eating Tips
It’s the most wonderful time of the year again, which means one thing: thanksgiving dinners and legendary Christmas parties! Maintaining a healthy diet might be pretty challenging this season, coupled with the lazy winter weather. While it may seem like the worst time of the year to be concerned about your diet, … Read more
Cats, like dogs, are naturally curious creatures. However, cats’ curiosity can occasionally get the best of them, which is especially true when they eat unfamiliar items. Ordinary objects such as rocks, rope, and old fabric are overlooked by humans. However, many cats, as life enthusiasts, aren’t afraid to try everything from toilet … Read more
One of the busiest people in the world is the mother. From giving birth to guiding the child while growing, undeniably, mothers are working 24/7 without asking for a payment. No percentage can total the hard work they devote to raising their families and securing every child’s future. Consequently, their health suffers … Read more
Peanut butter and other nut/seed butters are a great way to send your child off to school with a triple threat of fiber, protein, and fat- all things needed to keep them fuller throughout the day (see the Trifecta of Fullness). When selecting nut and seed butters, the largest differentiator is natural … Read more
When it comes to school lunches, you can probably guess what the most frequent complaint I hear is: “They won’t eat what I pack.” Today we’re going to change that! I’ve got OODLES of entree ideas that are tasty AND satisfying (did I mention easy to prepare?). You might just end up … Read more
I talk to a lot of people who are fearful of gaining weight over the holidays. Food is part of how many of us celebrate togetherness and no one wants to miss out on those traditional favorites that may only come once a year. And they do come once a year. All … Read more
In my last post, I touched on the debate surrounding juicing vs. smoothies (which basically goes something like this- Juice 0, Smoothies 1). And while I had discovered a juice/smoothie product that sort of appeases both camps, I know many of you are still more inclined to head to your local grocery … Read more
Theme park vacations can really frustrate our plans when it comes to providing healthy meal options for ourselves and our families. If you’re headed to Disneyland in California or Disney’s California Adventure, there are tons of healthy options if you know where to look. Here’s your guide to staying healthy at the … Read more
There’s a new health foods store in town and they are hosting some wonderful events to celebrate their opening! Natural Grocers is opening it’s first metro Phoenix location on Tuesday, August 1th and will be hosting events all month long to help you get the kiddos (or yourself!) back to school in … Read more
In today’s post I answer the question- “Is protein pasta a good choice?” When you look at grocery store shelves, protein is sort of the “it” nutrient among food producers right now. Protein powders. Protein bars. Protein breads. Protein Cheerios. And now protein pasta. Barilla Protein Plus Farfalle I’ve been asked a … Read more