Healthy Living
Spring Fever Is Here!
From Tanya’s Corner Mark Twain once said, “It’s spring fever. That is what the name of it is. And when you’ve got it, you want --- oh, you don’t quite know what it is you want, but it just fairly makes...
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How to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in a Healthy Way
This Valentine’s Day, indulge your little sweethearts without causing/contributing to massive sugar overload by trying out some or all of the following tips. For your child’s school Valentine’s party, send in colored pencils, cool erasers, stick on tattoos, or bubbles...
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Slow Cooker Whole Chicken
100 Days of Real Food by Lisa Leake Ingredients 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp salt 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp dried thyme ½ tsp garlic powder ¼ tsp cayenne pepper ¼ tsp ground black pepper 1 onion, peeled and...
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Slow Cooker Whole Chicken Lunchbox Wraps
From Strong4life Ingredients 10-inch whole grain flour tortillas ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt 1 tsp cream cheese Zest and juice from 1 lime 1 tsp finely chopped fresh cilantro 2 ounces slow cooker whole chicken - shredded Spinach Tomato Avocado...
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The Healthy Lunchbox
Summer is over and school is in full swing. Moms know what that means ….. PACKING LUNCH BOXES ….. UGHHHHH! This throws many of us into a state of panic. The combination of early mornings, a lack of time, AND...
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Healthy Summer Snacking: Healthy Trail Mix from Strong 4 Life
Ingredients: • 3 cups whole wheat oat squares cereal • 2 cups Cheerios • 1 cup dry roasted cashews/almonds/walnuts • ½ cup raisins • ½ cup cranberries • 2 cups pretzel • Dry ranch dressing to taste Instructions: • Combine...
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Healthy Summer Snacking : Avocado, Corn, Bean Salad
Ingredients: 4 cups salad greens 2 avocados 1 can corn, drained and rinsed 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup cherry tomatoes ½ cup cilantro ¼ cup olive oil Juice of 1 lime Instructions: Peel and chop the...
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Summer Solutions For a Healthier Family – Part 1: Just How Much is a Serving Anyway?
The USDA created MyPlate to assist individuals and families in finding their own healthy eating style in order to build and incorporate that habit throughout a lifetime. CHOA’s Strong For Life has similar philosophies and guidelines. Both have recommendations for...
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Summer Solutions for a Healthier Family – Part 2: Smart Summertime Snacking
Summer’s here and the kids are spending more time at home. That means that they are spending more time hitting the pantry for snacks. There is no better time than NOW to toss out the junk food and forever change...
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Healthy Summer Snacking: Chocolate Chip Yogurt Cookies
Ingredients: ½ cup sugar ½ cup firmly packed brown sugar ½ cup butter ½ cup yogurt 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla ¾ cups all-purpose flour 1 cup whole wheat flour ½ baking soda ½ cup chocolate chips Instructions: Pre-heat oven 375...
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