5 Reasons You Should Be Eating More Watermelon This Summer! Watermelon and summer go hand in hand with July 4th events, picnics in the park, family reunions and church dinners. The sweet, refreshing taste of this juicy fruit alone is reason enough to eat it, but watermelon offers much more than a party for your […]

  Orange Carrot Cake Smoothie with Coconut Whipped Cream Do you love carrot cake but don’t always think it’s a healthy choice? Wish your dessert was as healthy as it was tasty? Well, this healthy and delicious smoothie tastes more like a decadent dessert than a nutritious way to start the day. The natural sweetness […]

Why You Need To Get Some Spring Cherries Today! Cherries are natures pearls of beauty. The deep and vibrant shades of reds and purples combined with a succulently sweet yet tart flavor make cherries one of the world’s most favored fruits. Cherries are a seasonal fruit and their abundance during cherry season makes the perfect […]

Benefits of Cooking and Eating at Home We have always been huge advocates of cooking and eating at home!  So here are 10 of our top benefits for getting out those pans, firing up that oven, and doing some healthy cooking! 1. Cooking at home is one of the most important things you can do […]

Perfect Food – Eggs – The amazing versatility of the “perfect” food We as a culture seem to have a real love-hate kind of relationship with the egg. It used to be that eggs were absolutely terrible for your health, loaded with cholesterol and all other kinds of “bad nasties”. Yet today, the egg is […]

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Control Your Sugar Cravings in these 7 Surprising Ways – Learn how to Break the Sugar Habit We love our sweets, fat and salt but what happens when overindulgence becomes a problem? Sugar addiction is real for us and our families, and cutting cravings for the sweet stuff can be a serious challenge. There’s no question […]

Why Start Your Day with a Healthy Breakfast? A healthy breakfast will set the pace for you the rest of the day, leaving your energy levels consistent until lunch and providing you with the proper nutrients to stay healthy. A healthy breakfast will also keep you feeling fuller longer, so you won’t be as tempted […]

Yes! Teach Your Kids To Cook Early!  It Has So Many Healthy Benefits! Children like to mimic their parents. When toddlers want to start helping in the kitchen, encourage them by teaching basic safety, how to follow a recipe, and how to handle food properly. Preparing foods as a family takes the mystery out kitchen […]

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Foods to Avoid Giving Children Before Bed to Help Promote Better Sleep Kids are naturally hyperactive and excited after school. The boredom they endured all day gives way to freedom and play time. The issue for parents is, often this active state continues on into the evening. Come bed time, this becomes a problem. It […]