The Benefits of Eating Local The majority of food at any given meal I ate as a young child was local . . . very local. Most of it was grown in my family’s back yard by my mom or raised in the cattle yard or corn fields by my dad. Even in winter, we…
Where do you get your nutrition information, and do you read it with a critical eye? Twenty years ago, most people found it in magazines or newspapers, asked their doctor or dietitian, or took advice from mom, grandma, or the friend down the street. Even then it seemed you could find an opinion anywhere. The…
As I sit here with my daughter in the doctor’s office, I find myself thinking of all the things I need to get done at home. This was not a planned visit. Basketball season is here and we’re looking at broken finger. So I’m writing this while waiting for the x-ray results. Actually, it is…
I love cucumbers. They’re one of my favorite summer time vegetables. But when the cucumber vines in my garden have a prolific year, I find myself thinking of different ways to use up all the cucumbers I harvest. Even if you don’t have a garden, you may find your CSA box filled to the brim…
Healthy snacks should be tasty, appealing visually, and provide nutrient rich choices with both carbohydrate and protein. Kids get the energy and protein they need to hold them until the next meal and satisfy their hunger – at least for the time being. My favorite ones are quick and simple, like a peach with cottage…
Envy. . .it’s a four letter word that rears its ugly head when we compare ourselves to others and then find ourselves lacking in that area. It tends to stir up feelings of discontent and wishing that we were blessed in the same way as the other person. Body envy is just another form of…