Are you striving to eat healthy, but struggling to find the time? Are you looking for some new go-to recipes for both you and your family to enjoy? The crock pot or “slow cooker” can be your best friend when it comes to easy and nutritious meals. Check out this […]
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Last Friday I was lucky to be able to attend New Hope Network’s Natural Products Expo East at the Baltimore Convention Center. The expo showcased healthy food and lifestyle products from around the country. I was amazed by the variety of products, and even more so by the creative minds […]
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Over the holiday I had a colleague come to me and say that her New Year’s resolution was to take better care of her health. I knew where she was going with this …… weight loss. Instead, I asked her what it meant to her to live a healthier life. […]
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We’ve all heard the radio and TV ads regarding holiday weight gain. Although it’s not something we may want to hear, it’s something we should be aware of! While recent studies have shown that the advertised “average weight gain of ten pounds throughout the holiday season” may not be true […]
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You hear it over and over this time of year- pumpkin spice. Pumpkin spice muffins. Pumpkin spice lattes. I even read about pumpkin spice fried chicken the other day. I’m not so sure about the last one, but I do have to agree that this is a great time of […]
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As summer is coming to an end and we start thinking about the inevitable back to school shopping list, add some new groceries to your list. Believe it or not, a recent study from the 2012-2013 school year looked at elementary schools in Virginia and found that the home-packed lunches […]
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I recently had a friend ask me what her snack options were when she feeds her toddler. As with many parents, she thought products that said, “Organic” and/or “Natural” meant it was healthy. It wasn’t until I showed her the ingredients lists and food labels that she realized there had […]
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Warm weather is quickly causing us to forget about the winter we just endured, and soon it will officially be summer. Summer is my favorite time of year because of all the fresh fruits & vegetables available that either cannot be found or are way too expensive to buy in […]
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Anyone who has ever dealt with gluten issues knows that feeling when they have been exposed to gluten- bloating, stomach discomfort, joint pain, and fatigue. The list goes on and on. Every person is different with their symptoms, but one thing stays the same… those of us with Celiac Disease […]
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When I was a child, I would always ask my mom, “What’s for dinner?” Most of the time, I already knew. We generally rotated seven different meals over the course of the week, and they would usually fall on the same night of the week, with the same starch and […]
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March is National Nutrition Month™. This year the theme is “Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle”. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics creates a different theme every year to emphasize the importance of making healthy food and activity choices, so you can live your healthiest life. I often hear from colleagues […]
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Welcome to the holidays- time for parties, sweets, and lots of calories. If you are anything like me, this means navigating through countless work, school, and family parties with holiday treats. It seems like every day my office has another tray of cookies, cupcakes, and baked goodies. So, what should […]
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Pretty soon the streets will be lined with children and adults alike dressed as ghosts, goblins, super heroes, and princesses all clamoring at your door or Halloween party for exciting Halloween treats. Candy and chocolate are the sweets of choice for most households, but there are alternatives that are just […]
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Today, October 17, is National Pasta Day! Not to be confused with National Spaghetti Day on January 4th, today is about all types of pasta. Pasta which means “paste” in Italian is one of the most accessible and versatile foods in the world, which is one of the reasons it […]
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Summer is a great time to go on vacation. The weather is nice, the little ones are out of school, and work may be a little slow. However, do not throw out all your hard work from a week away. There are many small things you can do while on […]
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