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Finding balance with the 80/20 rule…
Does living a healthy lifestyle have to be all or nothing? Absolutely not! Striving to live by the 80/20 rule can keep it healthy while allowing for those little, occasional splurges. It works like this: at least 80% of the time you consume healthy, whole foods, while the other 15-20% you may choose to eat […]
Sleep, luxury or necessity…
Sleep is something we all love, can’t seem to get enough of, and it’s a vital part of our health. But it seems to be the first thing to go with a busy schedule. The amount of sleep each person requires can vary, especially between children and adults. What many people may not realize are […]
Snacking right, part 2… Chia Seed Pudding
Chia seeds are not just for toy pets! It’s hard to believe that the popular 1980’s fuzzy little “Chia Pet” would turn out to hold wonderful nutrients now popular in the 21st century. These seeds (not taken from the pet) are actually a great way to get part of your daily dose of fiber, protein, […]
Snacking right…healthy snacks for the family
Creating snacks doesn’t mean making a choice between healthy or delicious. You can have it all including ones the kids will love! After school snacks are a great way to get more whole foods into your children with lots of delicious choices. Three things to keep in mind are whole foods, color, and protein.
Watermelon Salad with Basil & Lime
Serves 4 – 6 as side dish If you’re ready for a refreshing summer treat with a little punch, try this zesty take on watermelon salad. The flavors of the lime, basil and avocado’s combine well with the jalapeno slices to give it that little punch and make it stand out from the normal summer […]
Spring Cleaning… Detoxifying & Allergy relief
As we enter the spring season we look at our home and garden for Spring cleaning, but what about our bodies? We really have two “houses” that need to be cleaned, our home that we live in and our bodies. Just as we accumulate things in our homes, we accumulate toxins in our body that […]
Happy Cinco de Mayo!
Guacamole & Baked Tortilla Chips You don’t have to be Mexican or sabotage your diet to enjoy Cinco de Mayo! There are many delicious Mexican dishes I enjoy, but one of my favorites I whip up all year round is Guacamole. It’s so easy to make and you can put your own spin […]
The power of green, a delicious necessity…
Can leafy greens really energize our day? With spring in full bloom, green is all around us. Not only are the trees, grass, and flowers in bloom, so are the lettuces, basil, turnip greens, bok choy, and many others for our diet. You may be more familiar with salad greens and may think of them […]
Spring Cleansing Salad with Lemon-Basil Vinaigrette
This light, nutritious salad is a great addition to your Spring menu. Greens have cleansing properties to help our bodies naturally eliminate toxins while adding lot’s of vital nutrients. Be creative with your greens, adding or swapping out your favorites. You can also throw in leftovers from other meals, like roasted veggies, raw shredded carrots, […]