Toxic Free Living And Natural Alternatives for Life
In today’s healthy bite, we are exploring the building blocks of raising mentally healthy, well-balanced young men destined to grow up to be respectable, patriotic members of society. It is not uncommon to hear these terms: fatherless generation toxic masculinity boys will be boys Many are trying to redefine manhood and discredit masculinity in a …
Raising Kids to Respect Life and Others: Unlocking the Power of FatherhoodRead More
Not only does reading develop a child’s vocabulary, but it also expands their world. Reading the right books will instill good character qualities in kids. For example, when you read books such as an autobiography of someone who survived the Holocaust, you are building empathy and humility. We’ve always believed that once you can learn …
List of Excellent Adventure Books for Kids to Read for Character BuildingRead More
When faced with hardships in life, we have two choices. We can overcome and use these challenges to become stronger and better, or we can be defeated and give up. Diagnosed with diabetes Not too long ago, I read an inspiring story about a young man diagnosed with diabetes. Krishna Kaliannan, the founder of Catalina …
How his diabetes diagnosis led to the creation of a low carb cerealRead More
Did you know pink lemonade was made with pink lemons? I’m not gonna lie, I never had thought about it. So one day I was killing time in Fresh Market between appointments when I noticed pink lemons. The summer had been dragging on, and even though it’s time for a different type of drink, I …
Naturally Pink Lemonade – The Perfect Drink for PicnicsRead More
How to Achieve Peace & Happiness As a Christian, I believe that our power comes from God. Having faith in God we believe that through Him all things are possible. God is in control over everything in the world according to John 14:12. If we focus only on our ability we will believe that things …
How to Achieve Peace & Happiness for Health and LongevityRead More
Eating a variety of vegetables on a daily basis is easy when you have lots of tasty ways to serve them. Brussels sprouts are rich in Vitamin K, fiber and antioxidants. Eating Brussels sprouts has been linked to a decreased risk of diabetes. (1,2) Move over orange juice! Eating just 100 grams (that’s about 3.5 …
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Maple Lime Vinaigrette & Toasted PecansRead More
Living Paycheck to Paycheck In her book Spiritual and Broke, Jennifer Noel Taylor describes her struggles with money, the mistakes she believes she made with the Law of Attraction, and how she turns things around. Her “aha” moment was a terrifying wake-up call. Drawing many examples from her story, she explores: Why shifting our thoughts alone …
How to Stop Struggling with Money and Live Your PurposeRead More
What is avocado lime crema? While most people would consider Avocado Lime Crema a condiment; we sometimes use this one like a dip. For example, in place of guacamole with chips or cut vegetables. I appreciate that my kids are getting a good dose of probiotics with the yogurt along with the healthy fats from …
Avocado Lime Crema – The simple condiment that makes any dish magical!Read More
Trust Your Intuition: 100 Ways to Transform Anxiety and Depression for Stronger Mental Health In this episode of A Healthy Bite, we are discussing how to help our kids have healthier minds. Meet Jill Sylvester, a licensed mental health counselor and author of two books that can help parents and children strengthen their mental health. A …
You like guacamole? Looking for another fun way to use your salt block? If you aren’t even sure what I’m talking about – read this post all about the use and care of salt blocks first. Have you tried Salt Block Guac? Smashing Avocados As much as that sounds like a really great album, smashing …
For those of you who love hummus but not the macros that come with chickpeas (garbanzo beans); meet Baba Ghanoush. If you’ve already met, you could skip down to the recipe – but you might miss something I do that is pretty unique when it comes to this dish! Skip Tips – Go to Recipe …
According to Psychology Today, “Emotional intelligence refers to the ability to identify and manage one’s own emotions, as well as the emotions of others.” Emotional intelligence is generally said to include at least three skills: emotional awareness, or the ability to identify and name one’s own emotions; the ability to harness those emotions and apply them …
Raising Children Well: The Non-Obvious Guide to Emotional IntelligenceRead More
All over the world, millions of people have had their lives devastated due to unknown or unsolved illnesses. In addition, “many patients presenting with medically unexplained symptoms also meet the diagnostic criteria for anxiety and/or depression.” (1) If you’ve ever experienced chronic illness, you know why these symptoms usually accompany depression. Feeling pain on a …
Being proactive about minimizing age related muscle loss is a good plan. There are several reasons we might want to make a plan to help reduce the amount of muscle wasting we experience. One is that “physically inactive people can lose as much as 3% to 5% of their muscle mass each decade after age …
These 3 Tips Could Prevent Muscle Loss and Reduce Chronic FatigueRead More
Technology is here to stay and leaves many parents wondering, what are they doing online? There are lots of questions when it comes to kids and online activities. We can’t just bury our heads in the sand and hope for the best. Instead, we need to be proactive. Ask questions, and keep the lines of …
Potentially Dangerous Discrepancy Between the Games Kids Play and the Ones Parents BlockRead More
Traveling has always been a fantastic bonding activity for families. The shared time far away from all the distractions of everyday life provides you with an abundance of opportunities to talk, play, and experience new things together. The experiences teach kids to become more flexible, curious, and adventurous. It also turns the whole world into …
You Can Do It: 7 Single Mom Hacks for Traveling With KidsRead More
Back in my elementary school years, I remember practicing my handwriting and hoping for a good grade. But Mrs. Canon always gave me a C in handwriting which all these years (I thought) kept me off the honor roll. Looking back at my report cards, I see it wasn’t the only subject keeping me from …
A regular workout can be compared to saving money. In many ways, it’s future-proofing, investing in more secure and stable years down the line. Strengthening the body and improving the mood are the two often-discussed benefits of regular exercise, but let’s not forget about its contribution to the very foundation of your body – the …
