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Why Exercise Beats the Winter Blues
Why Exercise Beats the Winter Blues. (This post contains affiliate links) 1. Exercise Beats the Winter Blues by Getting Your Blood Pumping Morning is the best time for getting brain work in because I’m fresh, just had my coffee and I have all sorts of […]
10 Healthy Choices When Eating Out
Okay, so, let’s get real. No matter how healthy we want to eat, no matter how much we want our kids to eat the perfect diet, no matter how much we want to avoid processed food, real life exhausts us sometimes. (This post contains affiliate […]
4 Things the Bible DOES NOT Say About Race
There is a lot of conflict today related to the concept of race. And there are a lot of accusations flying around. But what exactly does the bible say about race? Or better yet, what does the bible NOT say? Below are 4 things the […]
What Attracts Kids to Fast Food?
I recently received an email from a subscriber. She wanted advice regarding her 17 year old son. Her son was raised on a healthy diet since birth, but now only wants to eat at fast food restaurants. This is a concern that I believe many […]
3 Benefits of the Color of Vegetables
The 3 benefits of the Color of Vegetables discussed here expand to much more. However, to simplify, let’s categorize the benefits of the color of vegetables into three broad categories: (post contains affiliate links) 1) Minerals 2) Vitamins 3) Phytonutrients (This post contains affiliate links). […]
5 Reasons The Color of Fruit is Important
There are at least 5 reasons the color of fruit is important. Today, let’s briefly discuss phytochemicals and their role in making fruits colorful. In addition to giving beautiful colors to fruit, phytochemicals are key for optimal health. But, what exactly is a phytochemical? Phytochemicals […]
10 Persons at Risk for Magnesium Deficiency
Previously, I posted on the signs and symptoms of magnesium deficiency, why you need magnesium, and which foods are high in magnesium. Today, I want to briefly discuss the 10 Persons at Risk for Magnesium Deficiency. The Elderly One reason the elderly are at risk […]
Recipes High in Iron and Vitamin C
Recipes High in Iron and Vitamin C I previously talked about the importance of protein as well as the importance of iron in your child’s diet. Today, I will discuss how to increase the ability of your body to absorb and use iron in the […]
High Protein Meals
High Protein Meals – A Pinto Bean Recipe for Kids Variety is so important for helping to ensure that your family is getting all of the nutrients available through foods. And it is extremely difficult to get some kids to eat more than a couple […]
Why Protein is Important
It is much less common for kids living in developed countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and Europe to be deficient in protein. But it is a risk that should be taken seriously, especially if you have a picky eater in your house. […]
