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10 Basic Principles for Greener and Healthier Family Meals

February 4, 2012

We’ve been discussing healthy food and lifestyle choices this year and now it’s time to put some of this knowledge into action. If you need (or want) to make your meals greener and healthier for the long haul, here are some easy ways your entire family can make it happen. 1. Know your strengths and weaknesses Sit [...]

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New & Somewhat Healthier USDA School Lunch Guidelines

January 25, 2012

Supposedly, school lunches are going to be getting a healthy makeover. At least, that’s the rumor circulating around first lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Also rumored is that the first lady is running into some problems because last year congress blocked the Agriculture Department from making healthy changes such as limiting french [...]

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Thinking ahead to summer – plan an organic pizza garden

January 23, 2012

I’m getting pretty sick of the cold winter, so I’ve decided to look ahead a bit to summer. You can too with this fun garden project for the kids and you to grow together. Not only is this plan the perfect introduction to gardening for kids, but it can be grown on a small plot [...]

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Healthy Kid Meal Fail – Excess Toppings and Sauces

January 22, 2012

If you’re trying to cook healthier and serve your kids the correct food portions, something to watch out for are toppings, sauces and other add-ons. Excessive toppings and sauces can turn an average healthy meal into a nightmare meal. In many cases, parents allow their kids to dish up their own sauces and toppings, without [...]

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Encourage healthy lifestyle habits with the bare minimum

January 21, 2012

As a parent, your child’s health is your responsibility. As such, it’s your job to encourage healthy eating and lifestyle habits. Of course, you can do a lot of good in this area, but at the very least try to make sure you do the following… Know your child’s weight If you can’t tell me [...]

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Fun Organic Baking – Homemade Soft Pretzels

January 21, 2012

Even kitchen-reluctant kids, like my son, will come help with this surprisingly simple organic cooking project (I promise). Homemade soft pretzels are way better than bought. For one thing, nothing tastes as yummy as your very own homemade pretzel. Secondly, soft pretzels can be healthier at home. You can increase the wheat flour content, add [...]

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Confessions of a chubster – a fresh first-hand take on weight issues in America

January 17, 2012

In case you missed it, my big goal series this year is “A healthy 2012 means childhood obesity in America shouldn’t be taboo.” I’m serious about this issue. Weight, exercise, calories and getting healthy as it relates to kids shouldn’t be taboo. At all. Still, seeing as how all of these same issues are, as [...]

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Are microwaves eco-friendly?

January 17, 2012

I didn’t own a microwave for my entire adult life, until a couple of years ago, and that’s only because I moved in with someone who already had one. I wasn’t against them or anything, I just didn’t want yet another appliance cluttering up my space. I guess I should have got one at some [...]

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Soda Pop Popsicle Recipes and Tips

January 13, 2012

We rarely buy soda. It’s expensive and doesn’t serve any real nutritional purposes. That said, once in a while, Cedar will ask for some. He doesn’t eat fast food, doesn’t much like cake or cookies and usually drinks water, juice or milk, so I don’t feel terrible if he has an occasional soda. Also, soda gives us [...]

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Fail tactics when trying to raise healthy kids

January 10, 2012

When it comes to planning healthy meals, exercise and an overall healthy life for your child, there are many pitfalls you may fall into. I’m pretty sure all parents are guilty of one pitfall or another (even me) but it’s best to try and limit said pitfalls if you want to raise a healthy kid. [...]