Coffee…Is it Good or Bad for You? You probably already know that 63% of all statistics are made up. Yes. I made up that number, too. When it comes to coffee statistics, researchers can’t seem to make up their minds! Is it ultimately good or bad for you? At one point, coffee … [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...]
Are Natural Foods Really Better?
What is natural? Natural is a very vague term often used to try to make people feel good about what they eat. Perhaps a good perspective on this sometimes deceiving positive mental image is to remember that ant bites, shellfish poisoning, salmonella and cyanide are natural, too, … [Read more...]
How Does Inflammation Affect Your Body?
Let’s talk about inflammation. Inflammation is the body’s natural response to damage. It is the healing process. However, if we are constantly healing—constantly inflamed—something has gone wrong and the inflammation itself can cause even more damage over the long term. … [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...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- …
- 6
- Next Page »
Recent Comments