Post Archives tagged ‘Nutrition’

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Belly Fat Zapping Menu- More Ideas

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Belly Fat Foods - Fruits As I continue to try to zap my belly fat, I am working on creating a healthy daily menu plan. I am not good at piecing a whole week together and then sticking to it, so I'd rather share ideas as I actually use them myself. My goal is to eat nutritious … Continue reading the story "Belly Fat Zapping Menu- More Ideas"

Low Calorie, High Fiber and Protein – Oatmeal

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Belly Fat breakfast with oatmeal Here is the quick low calorie, high fiber, and protein-packed family breakfast we had this morning. It took 15 minutes total to prepare! Apple Oatmeal I am continuing my efforts to eat foods that will provide me with protein and energy. Oatmeal is a great food to … Continue reading the story "Low Calorie, High Fiber and Protein – Oatmeal"

Food Labels – What they Don’t Show!

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I am constantly learning more about making good choices with food and reading food labels. As my regular readers know, I have been exploring labels for organic foods and looking carefully at what is in the food I buy for my family. I discovered an … Continue reading the story "Food Labels – What they Don’t Show!"

Lunch Ideas

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I am getting very bored with my usual lunches. Ham and turkey sandwiches on whole grain bread just 'aint cutting it anymore! I work full-time and the teacher's lounge only provides a very unreliable microwave for cooking. I don't have time to prepare amazing menus for myself and, quite frankly, I … Continue reading the story "Lunch Ideas"

Is My Food Organic?

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Many of you who have read this blog from the start know my son, Button, is a cancer survivor. The fact that I tried my best to be organic, clean with as many green products as possible, and avoid obvious harmful situations such as living next to a gas station did not change the painful news … Continue reading the story "Is My Food Organic?"

Delicious Dish Tuesday: Chicken Soup

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Before the cold weather leaves us, I wanted to share my recipe for chicken soup. As with most of my recipes, I make most of it up as I go, depending on the ingredients I have in the fridge. This combination has proven to be extremely popular...I have been asked to share with friends and … Continue reading the story "Delicious Dish Tuesday: Chicken Soup"

The Vitamin Debate

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In an ideal world, our children would be getting their vitamins directly from the diet they eat. It is possible to provide a balanced diet so rich in essential vitamins and minerals that no supplement is required. However, there are not many children who would actually eat everything you needed them … Continue reading the story "The Vitamin Debate"

HopeFULL Cooking Fun

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This is not a paid review, merely the observations of a mom trying out a new idea in her kitchen.  I am a blogging friend of the HopeFULL Company girls, but all opinions and comments are Buttons or my own.   Many of you will be aware of the new BellyFULL whole food pops that are the brainchild of two wonderful sisters, Jessica … Continue reading the story "HopeFULL Cooking Fun"

Protein Breakfast

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Breakfast is the most important meal of the day! I'm a firm believer, having seen the effects having no breakfast has on my students.  But I also see  the effects of different types of breakfasts too.  Not being an expert on the subject, I was delighted to find this post which helped me understand more about how … Continue reading the story "Protein Breakfast"

Family Dinner Time!

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As part of my project to create A Better Me I have made it a goal to eat the same healthy way I feed my children.  All to often you would find me concocting a smorgasbord of nutritionally sound, organic meals for the boys, then collapsing with a bowl of cereal or reheated pizza later on in the evening.  Not good! So...despite Button and myself … Continue reading the story "Family Dinner Time!"
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