Toxic Free Living And Natural Alternatives for Life
Childhood nutrition is essential for growth and development as well as to prevent illness and disease. You want to prepare healthy meals and snacks for your kids but between finding the time and choosing foods they’ll eat it can be overwhelming. For the last 29 years, I’ve tried every technique to provide a well-balanced diet …
Childhood Nutrition Tips and Strategies with Jackie VegaRead More
18.5% of children and adolescents living in the US are obese. Let me say that again. Nearly a fifth of American children is obese. Not chubby, not a bit heavy: obese. For the record, obesity is defined as having a BMI at or above the 95th percentile. At least 30 million people of all ages …
How to Teach Kids About Healthy Eating Without Food & Body-ShamingRead 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
Sugar is the omnipresent enemy of the modern age. Except for raw groceries, can you even purchase a product that doesn’t come with at least a spoonful of the ‘white death’? It’s so ironic that the common narrative proclaimed fat as the ultimate dietary enemy, but it’s become common knowledge over the last couple of …
Beating Sugar Addiction: 3 Scientifically Proven Cornerstones of SuccessRead More
We often talk about being mindful about eating, about sitting at the table for meals. Those are both vital parts of being a healthy eater. Taking the time to chew your food is a simple way to get the maximum amount of nutrition from the foods you eat. Chewing your food thoroughly stimulates your digestion …
This one mistake can undermine all your healthy eatingRead More
Deliciously healthy, avocados are nutrient rich. Not only are they loaded with rich fat but are also an excellent source of fiber. They are packed with nutrients such as folate, vitamins B6, C, E, K as well as selenium and zinc. Added bonus: they are low in carbohydrates and sodium! Unlike the unhealthy saturated fats, …
