Posts Tagged ‘foods’
Skim Milk Might Be Making You Fatter
Gee, what a bummer. How many of us have been drinking Skim milk instead of whole milk for ages? Now, according to research in the American Journal of Medicine, Walt Willetof the Harvard School of Public Health wrote "Diets high in fat do not appear to be the primary cause of the high prevalence of excess body fat in our society, and [...]
Dipped Pretzel Irish Wishing Sticks
This is a fun food item that the kids can help make. We just used store bought Frosting, Pretzel rods and sprinkles. Fun to give as gifts and tasty too. Need: Pretzel Rods Sprinkles White or Green Frosting What To Do: Put frosting in a small mug or other similar container. Add a tiny bit of water at a time, mixing well, [...]
New USDA Food Guideline: What does it mean for your children?
The federal government released its Dietary Guidelines for Americans earlier this week, a process it goes through once every five years to keep the public informed about the nutritional choices they should be making to stay healthy. And as the nation’s obesity crisis continues, our culture’s need for dietary change was reflected in [...]
Pretty Printable Valentine Cupcake Wrappers
We are still in love with cupcakes. Yes, we've heard that "pies" are the next big food thing, but cupcakes will always have a special place in our hearts. Cupcakes are the perfect kids party food and they can adapt to any theme. Yeah for cupcakes! So, if you are a cupcake fan, we have more exciting printable cupcake wrappers to [...]
Five Fast and Easy Summer Salsa Recipes
With summer underway, I’m sure your BBQ is getting as much use as mine is with grilled meats, fish and veggies always making appearances at the dinner table. One of my favorite dishes to bring to a BBQ or dinner party during the summer is a fresh salsa – they’re fast, tasty, and extremely versatile! Plus, making them from scratch [...]
Summertime is Fruit Picking Time for Families
Summer brings not only fun in the sun activities but it is also the time when families can have an outing to a local field to pick fresh produce. Some areas of the country have already picked their strawberries but for the Northeast some strawberry fields are just now producing. Cherries are just coming into season for picking and soon we [...]
Summertime Ideas for Healthy & Fit Families
As trainer and nutritionist Mitzi Dulan says, "I’m definitely making the most of the spring season, but I know that a hot summer is waiting just around the corner." Here are 4 tips to consider as you revamp the way you move in June and July: 1. Get a new game plan With every new season, I like to change up the way I attack workouts. [...]
Easy Sandtart Cookie Recipe Is Our Favorite Christmas Cookie Tradition
Ever since I was a little girl, we have been making sandtarts for the Christmas holidays. This is such a tradition that it just wouldn't seem like Christmas without sandtarts. In case you aren't familiar with this cookie, it is one of the easiest recipes for cookies with only 4 ingredients. It is actually the only cookie recipe I can remember [...]
