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Secrets to Stress-Free Homemade Family Dinners
One thing you can do to make dinner time less stressful is to plan ahead what meals to cook for the week. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)…
Top 10 Foods to Alleviate Stress
Vitamin C is a great immune system booster but it also helps repair damage that cortisol can cause in the brain. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) When…
How Not to Eat When Something’s Eating You
What snack do you reach for when you are stressed? (Photo credit: jeffadair) April is Stress Awareness Month which has us thinking about the relationship…
Healthier Eating Habits Not Hindered by Higher Prices
Americans are choosing healthier food options despite the higher prices of food. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) In the battle of the bulge we seem to be…
10 Ways to Fill Your Day with Fruits and Vegetables (Part 2)
Everyone knows that a healthy diet consists of fruits and vegetables, but most adults are not getting enough servings of these important foods each day. …
3 Tips to Help Start Your Day the Healthy Way
Follow these tips to start your day the healthy way. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) If there is one thing that almost every nutritional expert seems to…
The Incredible, Edible Egg
If you are a child of the 1970’s, the title of this post likely conjures up a childhood memory or two. The catchy jingle used…
Celebrate Heart Health this February
Celebrate Heart Health Month with some delicious recipes this February. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) February is traditionally associated with hearts because Valentine’s Day falls right in…
My Plate: How Your Tax Dollars Can Help You Live Healthier
USDA MyPlate nutritional guide replaces the decade-old Food Pyramid. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) As we move through the first month of the New Year, you may…
How Small Steps in Our Diet Can Reap Real Rewards
Follow these tips to eat your way to better health. There is no question that the food we eat and the things we drink impact…
6 Tips for Starting Your New Year’s Weight Loss Resolution Off Right
Follow these tips if weight loss is on your list of new year’s resolutions (Photo credit: Edsel L) According to the National Institute of Diabetes…
Tucson Village Farm Shows School Children How Vegetables Grow
This past weekend, the University of Arizona’s Tucson Village Farm presented their Harvest Festival. Located on University of Arizona’s Campbell Farm, this successful program shows school…
Eat Right and Help Stop Diabetes in its Tracks
The American Diabetes Association has declared November American Diabetes Month There is no question that one of the greatest health threats of our time is…
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What Nutrition Does Spinach Have: Unpacking Spinach’s Health Benefits and Arizona’s Agricultural Legacy
I’ve concluded that spinach is my favorite vibrant and healthy leafy green. I add it to my scrambled eggs to my breakfast menu every morning.…
What Nutrition Does Cauliflower Have: The Culinary Chameleon
Cauliflower doesn’t get its due. But I’m here to change that. At first glance, cauliflower looks like a cloud or a brain, but it’s really…
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