For the past four years, I have loved being a chaperone for my kids’ preschool strawberry-picking trip in May. The first two years I went with my son’s class, and the past two years I have accompanied my daughter’s class. Since my daughter (my youngest!) starts the
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SUGAR. Lately, I’ve seen the word “sugar” coupled with the following words: toxic, evil, addictive, disease-causing, obesity-causing, hormone disrupter. The list could go on. Simply put, this sweet 5-letter word has become vilified. Many clients I see have an intense love-hate relationship with sugar… they love it—crave
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This vegetarian salad packs a protein punch, thanks to the chickpeas, walnuts and feta. My two favorite tricks for this fuss-free salad? Use already-cooked beets and roast in conventional or standard oven. And, forget dressing. Just drizzle olive oil and coarse salt on salad, toss to coat and
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Wow. Talk about a banner day here in North Carolina. Even though I’m inside working, just looking outside at the bright, gorgeous day makes me happy. And, the sky is so blue it could almost look like a Mediterranean blue. Speaking of Mediterranean blue, it’s Day 3 of Mediterranean
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Two days of eating the Mediterranean way down. I was planning to post my tentative meal plan for the week today, but (in its normal fashion) the day escaped me. So, here’s what was on my Mediterranean eating plan yesterday and today. Plus, a recipe from yesterday’s lunch, which was
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Recently, I have been thinking that I need to clean up my diet… not much, just a little tweaking here and there. Just enough tweaking to clean up a few skin issues (hello, mid-life!) and drop a few pounds that have stuck around since baby #2 (who is
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For all you soon-to-be and currently expecting mamas, check out the Consumer Health Digest Expert Roundup. You’ll find answers to all of your questions–and more! Consumer Health Digest is a leading health and wellness online platform. They recently published a comprehensive roundup of health pregnancy tips from more than
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March is National Nutrition Month, and this year it’s all about taking simple steps towards healthier eating… one forkful at a time. Earlier this week, I dished about simple swaps on WFMY News 2 to make healthful eating super-easy and do-able. Because if isn’t easy and it’s not
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If your family loves burgers, try swapping in salmon for beef or turkey this week. Canned or pouched salmon makes these burgers come together in minutes. And, they’re delicious! PrintSimple Salmon Burgers {Recipe} Ingredients2 (5-oz.) pouches salmon 1 egg 1/4 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs or panko 1/2
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These energy bites contain whole ingredients and a lot less added sugars than store-bought granola and energy bars. Plus, this version contains a hidden ingredient: zucchini. It’s a tasty way to add a little more veggie to your day! PrintNo-Bake Chocolate Zucchini Energy Bites Ingredients1.25 cups regular
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