Quick and Easy Healthy Eating Tips. These are mostly ideas on eating organic food, cooking from scratch, choosing natural ingredients, and avoiding artificial products in your diet.
This post about healthy lunch box tips is sponsored. All opinions are my own. Want to skip the fast food and vending machines at lunchtime? These healthy lunchbox tips will help you avoid temptation and eat a balanced lunch every day. Healthy habits like packing lunch from home mean more energy and sustained focus as … Read more
This post about how to eat clean for beginners has been sponsored by Seed. All opinions expressed here are my own. Are you looking for clean eating basics to kick start a healthy diet? Are you unsure of what it really means to eat clean? I thought I would share a few simple tips to … Read more
These National Nutrition Month Ideas for Healthy Living are sponsored by BabbleBoxx. However, all opinions are my own. Did you know that March is National Nutrition Month? Who knew that nutrition had it’s own month, right? Need ideas for healthy living to kick start your journey to better health? I have some great products … Read more
My husband and I are adventurous foodies. We have eaten alligator on a stick at a Texas fair and wild boar from our hunter friends. In addition, we also love a wide assortment of ethnic cuisine. Bold spices, exotic foods, and small local restaurants always get us excited to eat! One cuisine we have been … Read more
This post about stress and nutrition is in partnership with StressHealth.org, an initiative of the Center for Youth Wellness. All opinions are my own. Food plays a critical role in our lives. It not only nourishes our bodies, but also fuels our minds and brings us together with friends and family. Of course, we … Read more
Raising kids is hard. There are so many life lessons we need to teach them in order to mold their minds and bodies into healthy adults. While calculus and balancing a checkbook are challenging life lessons for kids, teaching kids about food isn’t hard. However, it does take time. I thought I would share a few … Read more
This discussion about Fish Oil Versus Omega 3 for Heart Health has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #NatureMadeHeartHealth #CollectiveBias As I move through middle age, I am amazed at the number of health issues that I need to concern myself with. I never worried too much … Read more
Give your morning a boost with clean eating smoothies. Why? Because breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day. I know you hear that all the time, right? But who has time to make healthy breakfasts when there are kids’ shoes to find and a dog puking in the bathroom? Well, healthy … Read more
These tips for making smarter snack choices and strawberry smoothie bowl recipe have been sponsored by General Mills, Cascadian Farm and Annie’s. All opinions expressed here are my own. Back in the olden days, food was rather uncomplicated. You grew it, harvested it, cooked it, and put in on your plate for mealtime. Fast forward a … Read more
When I heard about the warm lemon water benefits being touted by health gurus, I was intrigued. I had heard about the lemon water side effects as well but that didn’t stop me from giving it a try. I thought I would share BOTH with you and let you know whether drinking lemon water really … Read more
Go ahead and enjoy the cookies and candies this week but once January hits, these tips for clean eating are going to come in handy. I am all for enjoying the abundance of holiday food this month but it definitely isn’t the norm when it comes to my diet. Although, I hate the word ‘diet’. … Read more
This post about how to maintain a healthy digestive system during the holidays has been sponsored by Culturelle. All opinions are my own. I absolutely love the holidays and a big reason for that is all of the food. Pumpkin pie, cranberry sauce, cookies, and eggnog are all high on my list of holiday favorites. … Read more
While healthy eating is important to me, I am not a fan of fad diets. I don’t want to count points, live on grapefruit or fast 3 days out of every month. So, what is the Ayurvedic Diet if it isn’t a strange fad? If you are interested in getting healthier, this may be just what … Read more
This ‘What Does Clean Eating Mean?’ discussion was sponsored by Eat Smart as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. I am generally not the type of person to follow strange ‘diet’ trends. I am not going to eat grapefruit at every meal to lose … Read more
My husband and I love to head out into the woods and go hiking whenever we can. Our children are teenagers and are forced to come with us as often as possible. Of course, being teenagers they would rather be playing video games or gossiping with friends but I think it is important for them … Read more
I am putting together this list of all natural sweeteners for people who are determined to ditch fake chemicals in their food. Back when I was younger, I was obsessed with calories and was always looking for ‘light’ and ‘diet’ foods. My goal was to be able to eat whatever I wanted to without taking … Read more
Want to encourage healthy eating habits that last a lifetime? It isn’t always easy. Here are a few tips to start teaching kids to eat healthy without completely losing your mind during family dinner. Modern Advice for Picky Eaters Many years ago, I had a two year old who was a picky eater. I researched … Read more
So, you have vowed to eat healthier this year, right? Maybe you want to lose weight or just start feeling better? Well, these clean eating meal planning tips are just what you need. Getting healthy doesn’t require the counting of calories. You don’t need fad diets, juice cleanses or special food you can only buy online. I … Read more
From trail mix to Christmas cookies, we eat walnuts daily here in my house. There are some amazing health benefits of eating walnuts (ok, not so much if they are IN the Christmas cookies!). From improved brain health to reduced risk of heart disease, here are a few walnut health facts that may astound you! … Read more