I had to share this with you all! Below is an article written by my 9 year old daughter. As a momma, of course, I am very proud of her, but I also think it's some pretty great advice, and not a bad outline to a healthier lifestyle. I know she'd love to get some comments, so … [Read more...]
Using Your Garden Goodies – Cucumbers [Recipe]
Cucumbers have to be one of my family's favorite garden-grown goodies. They are a healthy snack on their own, or a great addition to a meal. They are known as a cooling food that is high in water content, but they also contain some valuable nutrients, and even some anti-oxidants. … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Dusting Powder; a Clean Substitute for Talcum Powder
Cooking is not necessarily my favorite past time, but I love making different herbal and aromatherapy concoctions. Here is a wonderful substitute for talcum powder that I have been making for years. As a testimony to just how well it works, I have a little story to share: I … [Read more...]
Growing Healthy Kids: Meal Preparation
If you are looking for ways to interest your kids in good nutrition, try involving them in meal preparation. My older girls (ages 8 and 9) love to make fruit salads or eggs all "by themselves" (they still require some supervision, of course). It is fun to see how proud they are … [Read more...]
Is Meat Making You Sick?
The meat you eat could very well be making you sick. Most of today’s meat is “processed food,” tightly managed from before the birth of the animal. We have altered its genes, its resistance to diseases, its nutritional value and even its ability to carry its own weight. We feed … [Read more...]
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