People often think that their metabolism is a set thing. That the number of calories you burn in a day is determined by genetics, and it can't be altered. That's just not true. Your metabolism is comprised of several components, some of which you CAN absolutely change to burn more calories. What makes up your metabolism? Metabolism is a collecti.... Read More
Cutting the sweet stuff is hard, we know. Sugar can be a kind of addiction. But reducing added sugar in your diet is be one of the BEST things you can do for your family's overall health. Most of us consume WAAAY too much of the sweet stuff. The average adult takes in 32 teaspoons per day (the recommended daily allowance for women is only 9). .... Read More
Do you start out the school year with the best lunch box intentions; “My kid is only going to eat healthy, homemade lunches chock-full of goodness!” But then, just a few weeks later, you find yourself stuck in a rut... reaching for the same tired old sandwich again? We get it! It’s hard to stay inspired with a repetitive task like lunch-m.... Read More
Who doesn’t want the very best for their kids? This includes what we feed them. In fact, we tend to be even MORE concerned about the quality of foods we give our children, since small developing bodies can be more susceptible to negative health effects from the things they consume. Which is why you may want to take a closer look at the ingredien.... Read More
If you’re like me, you probably grew up eating a lot of breakfast cereal. Remember all the T.V. ads proclaiming that cereal “was a part of a healthy breakfast”? But is cereal healthy? The commercials used to show happy kids munching away on sweetened puffs with a piece of fruit and everyone thought, what a convenient way to get kids to eat someth.... Read More
