A snack attack calls for a quick solution -- like the grocery store. When you need a healthier snack then take a quick dash into the closest grocery store. It's efficient and it can work beautifully in your home town or on a road trip out of town. Here are lots of options to choose from as you fill a hunger-gap between breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Dash to the Produce Department for these single serving choices: Bananas Apples Clementines or tangerines Baby carrots Cut-up melon, mango, or pineapple Cut-up carrots and celery Dash to the Deli for these creative … [Read more...] about Grab and Go Healthier Snacks from the Grocery Store
Back-to-School with a Healthier and Cheaper Sandwich!
Are you tired of sandwiches? After the first week of kindergarten, my son came home and said to me, "Mom, I'm tired of sandwiches." Oh boy, I thought, what else can I use as the anchor to his healthy bag lunch? I pulled out all my most creative thoughts and came up with things like whole grain crackers with cheese, bread sticks with peanut butter and honey to dip, and a rolled sandwich on a tortilla. Are you tired of the same old sandwich? Unlike my son, I have always been more-or-less a sandwich lover. But I get tired of the same old sandwich. I vary it between tuna salad, hummus and … [Read more...] about Back-to-School with a Healthier and Cheaper Sandwich!
Why Eat Healthy Snacks?
This is a guest blog by Kaylie Chrismon Why Eat Healthy Snacks? Here's why! When you eat healthy snacks, it's like pumping your body full of the kind of fuel it needs to run efficiently and run without breakdowns. Snacks are a great way to keep your energy high and to feel rejuvenated all day long. If you are considering snack options, it’s important to eat something tasty and filling and, if you're like me, crunchy is a huge bonus, too. Balance is the key to a good snack and by that I mean to get a mixture of good nutrition from all the groups such as fruits, vegetables, protein, dairy … [Read more...] about Why Eat Healthy Snacks?
Valentine’s Day Healthy Food Gift Guide
This is a guest blog by Kaylie Chrismon Valentine’s Day Healthy Food Gift Guide While we all most likely think of chocolate and flowers as the go-to for Valentine’s Day gifts, it’s important to think outside of the box. Don’t lose sight of your New Year’s Resolutions! In this Valentine's Day Healthy Food Gift Guide, you'll find some pink, some red, and all healthy gift ideas that will definitely make an impression on the loved ones in your life. 1. Dark Chocolate Covered Strawberries This is not so out of the box, but it is the perfect combination of sweet and healthy, as well as the … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day Healthy Food Gift Guide
Valentine’s Day Healthy Food Gift Guide – part 2
This is a guest blog by Kaylie Chrismon Valentine’s Day Healthy Food Gift Guide – part 2 Make this Valentine’s Day the best and healthiest yet! Valentine’s Day isn’t always about chocolate. Even more, some people don’t like chocolate or are trying to hold strong to their New Year’s Resolutions! With this Valentine's Day Healthy Food Gift Guide - part 2, you can make it easy for them by giving some delicious and nutritious gifts, like fruit or whole-wheat muffins. Don’t forget to make it festive with some pretty wrapping or a bow! For more great ideas, take a look at the … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day Healthy Food Gift Guide – part 2
Featuring Heart Healthy, Valentine’s Day & Chicken Breast Recipes!
February 2014 Easy Solutions: Keeping Your Heart Healthy! Let me be the first to wish you a Happy Heart Month! Every year in February, there are certain foods that make the headlines as ‘heart healthy choices.’ They typically include salmon, walnuts, avocados, ground flaxseed, oatmeal, olive oil and a huge assortment of fruits and vegetables. Well, yes, these are great choices to keep your heart healthy. But, they’re also the kind of foods that will give you energy, fullness and deliciousness in every bite. Be sure to make choices for your heart every day – you’ll … [Read more...] about Featuring Heart Healthy, Valentine’s Day & Chicken Breast Recipes!