Monthly Archives: April 2013

Calcium Pre and Post-Natal

If you are either pregnant or nursing, I am sure you are more aware of what you put in your body. It can get confusing at times as to what is best and the most efficient way to achieve optimum health … Continue reading

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Strawberry and Kale Smoothie

Need an extra calcium and antioxidant boost try this easy smoothie as your breakfast in the morning.If you have never eaten kale before check out this smoothie recipe. You will love it and feel energized and refreshed. 1 tightly packed cup … Continue reading

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Budget Stir Fry

If you are like me, you are constantly trying to stretch a dollar at the grocery store. A quick and easy meal that my family and I love for dinner is stir fry. Instead of buying the pre-sliced beef or … Continue reading

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Truth Behind Potatoes

Are you getting in touch with your Irish side this weekend with St. Patty’s Day fast approaching or do you just love potatoes…If you are like me you love potatoes. Many people worry about their carbohydrate intake but remember “whole … Continue reading

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Quick Mid Week Dinner Recipe

If you are like me, you want to eat something healthy but don’t have hours to spend creating it and cooking it during the week. Here is a quick and healthy meal. Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with chicken sausage: Preheat oven … Continue reading

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Quick and Easy Lunch Idea

Are you stuck trying to find something you can quickly make in the morning to bring to work or constantly struggling to provide a healthy lunch for your school aged child? If so try, this healthy low-fat, high protein , … Continue reading

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Breathing Exercises

Can’t turn your brain off at night…try this simple breathing exercise to relax your body and mind. Take slow deep breaths, on the 1st exhale count in your head one. Due this for 5 exhales. As you continue, your breathing … Continue reading

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Kids and Meal Time

Do you struggle to get your kids to eat and make healthy choices? If so you are not alone! It takes many, many patient attempts from parents to get our children to eat healthy choices. One trick/tip that I use … Continue reading

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Drinks

It is about little changes for me that are sustainable over the long haul. Do you drink a lot of soda or coffee? Both of these have many hidden calories from the cream and sugar in our coffee, to the … Continue reading

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Diary and Sinuses

Are you suffering from spring allergies or does your child consistently suffer from sinus congestion and head colds? If so, you might want to limit dairy during these times. It has been shown that dairy consumption can increase mucus production … Continue reading

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