How To Get Your Kids To Eat Vegetables
I think it’s safe to say that most parents try to give their kids veggies – some kids will eat them and some kids won’t. Here are my secrets to getting my little one to eat her veggies! Give Your Kid Vegetables Every Day I know this seems a little too obvious, but I think it’s important enough to mention. So many parents will say that their kids won’t eat their vegetables, but they never seem to try to give their kids vegetables! Maybe they started out trying and gave up. Whatever the case, it’s important that you KEEP giving your kids vegetables every day. My daughter’s pediatrician explained that kid’s taste buds are still developing, which means it can take up to 19 times eating something before a kid likes a new food! I have found with my daughter that...
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Paleo Salted Caramel Ice Cream
Paleo Salted Caramel Ice Cream Ice Cream 2 13.5 oz cans of Coconut Milk 1 tsp and ¼tsp of sea salt Caramel ½ cup of honey 8 tbsp of unsalted butter ½ tsp of vanilla For full recipe instructions, please visit agirlworthsaving.net Feel free to follow Skinny...
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Refrigerate or Room Temperature?
I thought this would be a helpful guide to show which fruits and vegetables are best at room temperature or refrigerated. I would also like to add that tomatoes should NOT go in the fridge and should stay at room temperature. Feel free to follow Skinny...
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Paleo Taco Bowl
Happy Cinco de Mayo my friends! If you are looking for some healthy Mexican food, you have come to the right place! Paleo Taco Bowl Ingredients: 1/2 small onion chopped 1/8 cup or more chopped green pepper 1/8 cup or more chopped red pepper 1/2 cup ground beef Dash of Salt & Pepper 1/4 cup of salsa Ingredients for topping: avocado slices, tomatoes, peppers etc For full recipe instructions, please visit ditchthewheat.com Feel free to follow Skinny...
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Spring Salad with Strawberry Lemon Basil Dressing
Spring Salad with Strawberry Lemon Basil Dressing For the salad: Slivered almonds, toasted shredded unsweetened coconut, toasted mixed greens strawberries, chopped fresh basil For the dressing (yield: 2/3 cup): 1 cup fresh strawberries 1/4 cup packed fresh basil 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1-2 tsp pure maple syrup, to taste fine grain sea salt & black pepper, to taste (I used 1/4 tsp each) For full recipe instructions (and more amazing food photography), be sure to check out ohsheglows.com Feel free to follow Skinny...
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Health Benefits of Blueberries
My daughter is obsessed with blueberries – seriously! She’s a year and a half years old, and she will ask for blueberries whenever she is hungry! She’ll point to the fridge and say, “Blue!? Blue!?” It is seriously the cutest thing ever! :) I was starting to be a little concerned about her blueberry obsession, but really, her favorite food is extremely healthy, and it could be worse. Of course, I limit the amount I give her because like anything – too much of a good thing can be bad (if you change diapers…you know what I’m talkin’ about). I loved this helpful infographic showing just how amazing blueberries are for your health! Health Benefits of Blueberries Feel free to follow Skinny...
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The Health Benefits of Oregano Essential Oil
Health Benefits of Oregano Oil • Strong antibacterial and antiviral properties. • A natural antibiotic! There are even some farmers who are turning to oregano – instead of antibiotics – to keep their chickens healthy. • antimicrobial, which is an agent that kills microorganisms or inhibits their growth. There’s a recent study that shows that Oregano essential oil was found (along with a couple other spice and herb essential oils) to have the strongest antimicrobial properties. • Contain Carvacrol and Thymol, which have been found to aid digestion, calm upset stomachs, and inhibit the growth of bacteria, fungi, and viruses. • Helps maintain respiratory health. • Can help treat skin infections and itchy skin. • High in antioxidant activity, Oregano essential oil contains antimicrobial properties that can help fight colds and coughs, improve digestive issues, and can support your immune and respiratory systems. • Boosts...
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How Tamera Mowry-Housley Got Her Pre-Baby Body Back
It took about a year for Tamera Mowry-Housley to get back in shape after having her baby, and she’s happy with her results! How Tamera Mowry-Housley Dropped 48 Pounds It’s pretty simple, really. Tamera eliminated 500 calories a day from her diet, eating mostly healthy foods, and exercised 5 days a week. “I don’t believe in cutting everything out…you’ll go crazy! I did 80% healthy and clean, and 20% whatever I wanted” -Tamera Mowry-Housley The celeb currently weighs 127 pounds, which is 3 pounds less than her pre-pregnancy weight. Personally, I think her weight loss strategy was a fantastic example of how to lose weight after having a baby. She didn’t rush her weight loss. Tamera just focused on a healthy lifestyle of eating the right foods and exercising – but nothing extreme. Love it! It’s realistic for most (or all!) new moms, and shows...
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