You may be wondering why you should avoid GMO foods-this post will give you a simple explanation. What is GMO? A genetically modified organism (GMO) is a plant, animal, or microorganism with altered genetic material or DNA. Many consumers have concerns about GMO foods. I know you’ve heard about GMO’s and seen the blue and […]
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I hope you find these 75 grocery store short cuts help you save time and eat better! If you’re running short of time, here are some great grocery store finds. I’ve included comments about food quality (organic, additives, “food-like substances” to help you make healthier choices. There are few processed foods that are completely “clean”,
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Over the years I’ve collected a lot of ideas about how to save time in the kitchen and fix healthier meals. Here are a few-I’d love to hear your ideas! Save time and feed the family healthier meals with these 25 time hacks for better eating. What are your time saving ideas? Plan a time
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Frequently asked questions-the truth about organics There is a lot of misinformation about organics circulating around. Monsanto wants you to believe that pesticides are harmless and necessary to feed the planet. The USDA has an interest in promoting crops no matter what. And the medical experts-well, you can find any opinion you can imagine on
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Demystifying Food Labels Don’t be fooled by “food frauds”! Food companies use the front of the package for their claims about the product, but what do food labels mean in terms of nutrition? These claims are, of course, designed to get you to BUY the product! Food manufacturers want you to believe that a food
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Get REAL With Perishable Food! When I say organize the “healthy refrigerator and freezer,” I’m not just talking about health in terms of nutrition or food quality, but also food safety. When my son first lived on his own, he had quite a few “stomach bugs”. We finally realized he was eating expired sandwich meat!
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There are three keys to successful meal planning: Having the right mindset Knowing what you have and what your options are Planning accordingly, with these things in mind Key #1 Do you have the right mindset? Or is your mind “right”? (about food!) If you want to eat better, waste less and save more, you
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If you fail to plan, you plan to fail! Of course, I’d heard this before, but when I started teaching nutrition and wellness to an employee group, I had to think of it in a new way. Not only did I have to do a lot of planning for the class (especially since food was
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Before you can get to health, you’ll have to do a healthy refrigerator freezer clean out, and maybe throw out a lot of things! As I said in the Pantry Clean Out post, I’ve struggled, as you probably have, with what is “healthy”. Knowing the facts about nutrition and implementing those concepts are not the
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Choosing the right container for your food will save your food. You don’t want to find an exploded container in your freezer because the glass jar was overfilled or dried out food in your refrigerator because the lid was not airtight. Below is a description of the different kinds of food storage container materials. They
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