by L Young | Oct 4, 2013 | Blog
Our bodies have an amazing ability to tell us what we need, but are we listening? When we are lacking nutrients, water, or experiencing hormone imbalances, this can show up in the form of cravings. Certain nutrient deficiencies can cause salt cravings, while overall lack of nutrients can cause us to crave caffeine and sugar. Another age old craving driver is emotions. As many of us have grown up with food as comfort, we often turn to it when faced with emotional ups and downs to fill an emptiness or celebrate in joy.
So how do we know if we have an imbalance that’s causing these cravings?
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by L Young | Sep 18, 2013 | Blog
As we continue with our “back to school” series, we discussed how breakfast can be the power meal of the day starting the family off feeling energized and focused. So how do we provide our family with the fuel that’s needed to maintain that energy throughout the day?
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by L Young | Sep 5, 2013 | Blog
Chocolate brownies are a big favorite in many households, including mine. This gluten free, high fiber version is so good that your family won’t realize they may actually be better for them.
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by L Young | Aug 21, 2013 | Blog
With the start of school here for many of us, it’s a great time to start planning for the shift from the more relaxed summer schedule. While planning for school clothes and supplies, don’t forget meal planning. Did you know that studies show that children who eat a healthy breakfast score higher on tests and overall, do much better academically?
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by L Young | Aug 8, 2013 | Blog
While we’re all still feeling the effects of the summer heat and sports season is just around the corner, there is one question that comes up quite often. Do I need a sports drink to replenish nutrients lost in the heat?
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by L Young | Jul 22, 2013 | Blog
One of my favorite ice cream pops as a child was the creamsicle. That wonderful orange cream flavor was so refreshing on a hot summer evening. While thinking of this the other day, I decided to make a smoothie version that not only tastes delicious, but it can pass as a meal too. You can opt to make yours green or not, but just a tip if you haven’t tried a smoothie with fresh spinach, it really doesn’t change the flavor but it’s packed with fiber and nutrients.
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