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Milk Street Tuesday Nights Cookbook Review

September 11, 2020 // by Rebecca Huff

I picked up the hardcover edition of Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Tuesday Nights while browsing a bookstore in Orlando, Florida during a stay for my daughter’s Taekwondo tournament. We were in the store to cool off and kill time; I had no intention of purchasing a book. This book, however, called to me – I …

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Bollywood Kitchen Cookbook Review

September 9, 2020 // by Rebecca Huff

I’m so excited to share this review of the Bollywood Kitchen Cookbook! Yes, another new cookbook on the shelf, and you’re going to adore this one! Imagine you are sitting down to a scrumptiously delicious and amazingly aromatic Indian meal…and here’s the kicker – it’s at YOUR kitchen table. You will feel so fine when …

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11 Easy Ways to Eat More Avocado [You’ll love #5]

September 2, 2020 // by Rebecca Huff

Avocados are full of health benefits which is why I suggest that you would want to find a few easy ways to eat more avocado! The fruit (yes, it’s a fruit) is full of fiber and healthy fats, making it a good choice. Avocados are for more than just guacamole Like many people, I love …

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Which Sweeteners are Part of a Healthy Lifestyle?

July 21, 2020 // by Rebecca Huff

Sweeteners make life, well, sweeter! They show up at celebrations of course, but also on our daily menu. Whether we intentionally or inadvertently consume sugars, it has the same impact: it’s addictive, suppresses immune function, causes early signs of aging, promotes tooth decay, and many more negative effects. That’s why it’s important to know what …

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7 Ways to Make Meals Healthier

July 17, 2020 // by Rebecca Huff

Healthier meals We all want to look and feel our best and we know that starts with eating healthy meals. With small changes and a little planning you can. Here are 7 ways to make your meals healthier. 1 Choose the Cooking Method Wisely Healthy eating isn’t only about the food you eat; cooking methods …

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Handy Knife Skills for the kitchen

August 3, 2018 // by Rebecca Huff

Knowing a few knife skills in the kitchen will take you a long way towards preparing a dish that’s Instagram worthy. Want to eat healthier? Know how to wield a knife properly and get started chopping, dicing, slicing those vegetables! There are three knives that you will use most in the kitchen Chef’s Knife – …

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How to make the best choices when going organic

March 16, 2018 // by Rebecca Huff

Since I believe that organic foods (while not perfect) are far superior to conventional and especially genetically altered food, my goal is to purchase organic whenever possible. My great-grandparents never had to worry about going organic since modern farming methods didn’t exist. You can still go organic even if you are operating on a tight …

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Sumac: Flavorful Herb You NEED to add to your Spice Arsenal

September 1, 2016 // by Rebecca Huff

When I say sumac, do you think about something that causes a rash? That’s what I always thought of until I explored a spice shop back on one of our One Tank Road Trips. Now I am so happy that I discovered Sumac because it has so many uses AND here’s the kicker its SO good for you. …

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Himalayan Salt Blocks for Beginners

July 23, 2016 // by Rebecca Huff

Himalayan Salt Blocks for Beginners Everything you need to know about using and caring for a Himalayan Salt Block, Slab, Board, Plate, Dish; whatever you call it go out and grab one! When I first began reading about Salt Blocks I had rarely seen them in stores, but in the years since I have …

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Garlic Benefits Plus Recipes

June 29, 2016 // by Rebecca Huff

Garlic Benefits Garlic has so many benefits! Garlic has been used in many cultures for thousands of years. It has long been considered one the most effective health foods on earth. This is especially true when eaten raw. My Pa always said he gained most of his wisdom spending time with “old timers” and truthfully, most …

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What to do when your diet gets derailed PLUS THM Menu Plan for getting back on track

June 17, 2016 // by Rebecca Huff

Let’s face it, the hardest part of the battle is getting back on track after life derails your health plan or diet efforts. This has happened to me so many times; often I would remain derailed for months. One way I have had success in getting back on track is having a go-to menu of …

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Trim Healthy Mama Week 19: How does this work?

May 17, 2016 // by Rebecca Huff

**the advice in this post is not intended to take place of reading the Trim Healthy Mama book. The authors suggest you refer to their book: Trim Healthy Mama Plan Book and Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook** Week 19 on Trim Healthy Mama in 2016 Hard to believe we are this far into our journey this …

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Trim Healthy Mama Membership Review

March 26, 2016 // by Rebecca Huff

My Review of the Trim Healthy Mama Membership Site *7/2016 update added at the bottom of post & 9/2016 update added at the bottom of the post *12/2016 update: I did not renew my Trim Healthy Mama Membership site and do not plan to in the future* affiliate links have been removed from this post I …

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Trader Joe’s THM Shopping List FREE Printable

February 14, 2016 // by Rebecca Huff

Shopping for THM at Trader Joe’s and want to stay on plan? Trim Healthy Mamas, sometimes you end up shopping without a menu plan, like me this past week! That’s when I start to “wing it” ha ha I guess you can call it “unplanning” if you like! Just keep a copy of this handy …

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List of Ultra Fuel Pulls

February 13, 2016 // by Rebecca Huff

Print this List of Ultra Fuel Pulls to keep in your pantry You can read all about using Ultra Fuel Pulls in the new plan book on page 93-94. Ultra Fuel Pulls are great for those times when you are short of the three hour window between meals but you feel like you gotta have …

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5 Tips to Pack Lunches Picky Kids Will Love

April 16, 2015 // by Rebecca Huff

Do you have a picky eater who brings home their uneaten lunches day after day or even worse, you child comes home hungry and you don’t know what or how much they have eaten at school? Here are my favorite 5 tips to pack a lunch picky kids will love. Make it colorful by using …

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Planetbox vs. “others”

April 14, 2015 // by Rebecca Huff

Planet box vs. Pottery Barn Kids All-In-One Lunch Ensemble If you would like to see more video comparisons of lunch boxes, videos of what we put in our lunchboxes and more, just leave your suggestions in the comment below. Don’t forget to subscribe to ThatOrganicMom on YouTube!

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Packing a Healthy Lunch 102

January 30, 2015 // by Rebecca Huff

Packing a healthy lunch your child will enjoy is easier than you think! Let’s get started:I get a lot of questions from moms about what to pack in their children’s lunches. Hence, my first post on packing a lunch your child will eat. I also get a lot of requests for menu plans. I have …

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