Did you know watermelon is high in iron? In fact, it’s one of the most iron rich fruits, containing about as much iron as spinach! It’s also loaded with vitamins C and A and is one of the most popular detox fruits because of it’s high water content. blueberries are a superfruit. And spinach? Well […]
Orange Power: Juice Recipe for Healthy Eyes
For about three months now, my husband has been living on juice. He started off with two weeks of a juice fast, eating nothing else, and since then has been juicing for 1-2 meals a day and eating mostly whole foods (with an occasional meal out) for supper. He’s lost about 30 pounds and his […]
Why Go Gluten Free?
As news of another gluten free celebrity breaks, the buzz is all about what it really means to be gluten intolerant. You often hear references to it being a “trend” or an option, but that isn’t always the case. In fact, it usually isn’t a choice. With instances of celiac increasing substantially over the past […]
Obesity And Children
Too many children are obese these days. We all know it is not healthy. • It lowers the child’s confidence level. • It lowers their self esteem. • It obstructs the child from many activities he would like to do at his age. • His friends make fun of him. • The child gets frustrated […]
Review of The White House Garden Cookbook: Healthy Ideas From the First Family For Your Family
I received A White House Garden Cookbook, expecting to find it stuffed with recipes from the men and women of the White House itself – perhaps a hearty roasted vegetable dish by Martha Washington, or some elegant canapes Jackie Kennedy used to make.
Enjoy Healthy, Wholesome Entertainment for Kids with Wumblers – A Review
The best entertainment for children should be one that promotes good values and healthy habits. Preschoolers, especially, are impressionable and therefore it is all the more important that they view programs that are fun, enjoyable and wholesome. Television viewing if used appropriately can be a useful tool in teaching kids right values and conduct. When […]
Delicious Rhubarb Oatmeal Bars
Looking for a new recipe for your rhubarb? These delicious rhubarb oatmeal bars have the perfect combination of sweet and tart flavors. With a reduced amount of sugar from the original recipe and whole wheat flour, they’re a healthier choice for dessert. Recipe Ingredients for the Crust 2 1/2 cups old-fashioned or quick oats ½ […]
Learn Healthy Eating Habits with Red Light, Green Light, Eat Right by Joanna Dolgoff, M.D. – A Review
Eating healthy, wholesome meals plays a big role in ensuring good health for children of all ages. However, every parent knows that it can be tough to feed fussy and picky toddlers foods that are healthy and good for them. Joanna Dolgoff, a pediatrician and child obesity expert, in her book, Red Light, Green Light, […]
Tips on Healthy Eating for Kids – How to Encourage Picky and Fussy Eaters
Parents of both toddlers and tweens can relate to dealing with children who refuse to eat anything remotely healthy, wholesome or nutritious. While picky eaters can be tough to deal with, there are ways to encourage them to eat healthy and develop a taste for wholesome, nourishing food. Here are some strategies and tips on […]
