If you are struggling to lose weight the solution is often easier than you may think. Simply adding a bit more protein into your meal plan can help you to achieve your weight loss goals without hunger, deprivation, or cravings. And let’s face it- if you are hungry or craving everything in sight, even if…
No matter how busy your morning may be, it’s essential that you make time for breakfast. Eating breakfast has been linked with everything from a reduction in disease risk, to more nutritious food choices throughout the day, as well as an increase in productivity and cognitive functioning. But not just any breakfast will do. Grabbing…
Happy Pi Day – or as I like to say ‘Happy Pi(e) Day’ because eating pie is so much more fun than just calculating Pi! Pie, however, like I am sure you know isn’t exactly a ‘health food.’ Many times pie can be packed full of unhealthy nutrients like added sugars, saturated fats, and the…
Disclaimer: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn a commission on qualifying purchases. Am I the only person who hits a point around Wednesday every week where I have run out of ideas for feeding my family? I mean, do they really need to eat three times a day everyday?! LOL…
Photo Credit: Kelly Sloan Today is National Peanut Butter Day! There are SO many great reasons to love peanut butter from its rich protein content to it’s nutrient density. People of every age can enjoy peanut butter daily to gain its varied health benefits. If you have a young child, you don’t need to hold…
A few weeks ago I was shopping at the grocery store with Joey in tow. He just loves grocery shopping, especially the produce section. He gets so excited when he sees a fruit or vegetable he loves that he typically starts cheering for them, which makes for quite a scene. But this day grocery shopping…
I can’t believe in less than 48 hours it will be 2016! Where did the year go?! The holidays seemed to fly by. My poor little guy came down with a bad bug and was sick all through Christmas and his birthday, but seems to be slowly recovering. Hopefully 2016 will start us off on…
Disclaimer: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn a commission on qualifying purchases. “I feel like chicken tonight… like chicken tonight… lalala.” Does anyone else have that song stuck in their head? It just came to my attention that today is the LAST day of National Chicken Month! I feel terrible…
Yes! This totally sounds like dessert right? Or something to feel guilty about? Or a meal that will have your kids bouncing off the walls from a sugar high? Well get ready to get exciting because this recipe is actually good for you! It’s packed full of lean protein, whole grains, calcium, and it’s even…
Summer is over and school is back in session. This week, my terrific intern Kelly Sloan, shares some easy tips to get your schedule and healthy eating plan on track as the days get cooler and the schedules get more hectic in today’s guest blog post: The relaxing routine of summer has now transitioned into…