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...]
Be Intentional About Your Health – 7 Tips
Some years ago, my husband and I attended a small church and became good friends with our pastor and his family. They have since moved out of state, but our friendship continues, and much of our pastor’s wisdom has stuck with us as well. One of the words that we come back to … [Read more...]
How Does Pumpkin Seeds Help Prevent Prostate Enlargement?
Pumpkin was originally found in North America. This plant is a gourd – like squash which usually has a solid, orange to yellow covering, pleated from top to bottom. Typically, a pumpkin weighs up to 5 to 10 kilograms. It is abundant in seeds and pulp inside. Pumpkin seeds are … [Read more...]
Trading Up – How Eating Healthy Snacks Is Both A Health Boost And A Confidence Boost
Whether it’s a weekday or a weekend-day, there comes a point in most of our days, usually around mid-to-late afternoon, when hunger, or at least the desire to eat something, comes calling. The ritual of the afternoon snack is typically our private affair- unlike lunch, you’re not … [Read more...]
8 More Ways To Get Your Kids To Eat Their Vegetables
In my last article I shared my “secret” about hiding veggies in foods by chopping them finely and mixing them in. While this is a great way to add an extra veggie boost, the ultimate goal is to teach your kids healthy eating habits, and part of that is teaching them to enjoy … [Read more...]
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