August 2014 Back-to-School! In a couple of weeks, it will be time to re-program yourself and the kids for the start of another school year. Are you sending off a little one to pre-school or kindergarten? Do you have elementary-aged kids? Are there middle school or high schoolers in the family? My son will be going back to college – how time flies! No matter what age, this time of year is one that means getting up earlier and getting organized in all ways – right? Right. So, I’m here to help you make the most of the adventures that lie ahead, in and out of school. Step #1 is a … [Read more...] about Featuring Back-to-School & Back-to-a-Great Breakfast!
Over 20 Easy Healthy Vegetarian Recipes
This is a Guest Blog by Kaylie Chrismon. Did you know there are 7.3 million Americans who are vegetarian? There are also 22.8 million Americans who are “vegetarian-inclined1.” Are you vegetarian-inclined? There are several different types of vegetarians: 1. Vegetarian – someone who does not eat meat but eats animal by-products. This may include dairy products and eggs. 2. Pescatarian – someone who eats fish but does not eat other meat, such as poultry and beef. 3. Vegan – someone who does not eat meat or any animal by-products, which may also include honey. So why do people … [Read more...] about Over 20 Easy Healthy Vegetarian Recipes
Easy School Lunches for Kids!
Easy School Lunches for Kids are Appealing! Let's face it -- kids look forward to lunchtime at school as much as they look forward to recess. No matter what their age, a lunch bag or box with something simple, cheap and nutritious inside is what kids want and what their bodies need. Easy School Lunches for Kids Help Them Learn! Kids who are well nourished - breakfast, lunch and dinner - are 'ready to learn'. But, for parents, it can be overwhelming to focus on packing lunch from home while handling homework, after school activities and everything else in the household. So, here are … [Read more...] about Easy School Lunches for Kids!
Easy Green Smoothie Recipe
With all the interest in easy green smoothie recipes these days, I finally tried one. Funny that a registered dietitian waited so long but I just did. Here's a recipe for one that's super-easy other than cleaning out the blender. Oh well, nothing's perfect. A smoothie, green or not, can be a great breakfast item, snack or special drink for celebrating as long as you're careful to use healthy ingredients. Here's a link to some other great, healthy snack ideas and some of them go perfectly with a green smoothie! Easy Green Smoothie Recipe - only 5 ingredients 1 cup milk - I used 1% cow's … [Read more...] about Easy Green Smoothie Recipe
Featuring Lunch Options & Panini Sandwich Recipes!
September 2014 Lunch Options! I am a huge fan of breakfast so you might think I am neutral on lunch. Wrong. Lunch is an essential midday ‘re-fueling’ meal and no less important to a successful day than breaking-the-fast. Lunch comes with a variety of nice options. A quick re-heat of leftovers from dinner the day before can be a delicious solution. Or, a stacked sandwich with protein, veggies and a healthy spread can be filling and wonderful. Or, a meal-worthy salad full of colors and flavors might be your choice. Here are 5 tips for making lunch the midday fuel you need to meet the … [Read more...] about Featuring Lunch Options & Panini Sandwich Recipes!
Homemade Vegetable Soup!
Soup Comforts as it Nourishes! If there is a perfect comfort food then it must be soup. I've been a soup lover for most of my life and one of my favorites is homemade vegetable soup. The great thing about homemade vegetable soup is that you can make it so many different ways. You can add lean stew beef or not. You can add leftover cooked chicken or not. You can add fresh veggies or frozen veggies. Basically, anything goes. Here are 2 more delicious soups you can make, in your kitchen. I fell in love with Slovenian Sauerkraut & Potato Soup when I once traveled to Slovenia. And, I also … [Read more...] about Homemade Vegetable Soup!