by Sheryl Shenefelt | Dec 20, 2019 | Healthy Family, Holidays, Kids, Shopping, Sugar
Nothing spreads holiday cheer like homemade edible gifts! This year, stay off Amazon and spend some fun family time making treats for the family and friends on your list. From classic variations of granola to fun popcorn treats, it’s easy to get creative with flavors...
by Sheryl Shenefelt | Oct 31, 2019 | Allergies, Healthy Family, Holidays, Kids, Nutrition
Do your kids have food allergies? Do you? Halloween is that time of year when you have to be more aware then ever if you have any food allergies. Often there is more candy laying around the office for parties as well as candy being passed out in classrooms to your...
by Sheryl Shenefelt | Sep 13, 2019 | Healthy Family, Kids, Kitchen Tips, Recipes, Soup, Vegetables
Now that the kids are back in school, how about giving them some fun “homework” by having them help whip up an easy but satisfying dinner? These recipes require a minimum of cooking and a maximum of fun hands-on time in the kitchen. (You could even cook the chicken...
by Sheryl Shenefelt | Aug 14, 2019 | Dairy-Free, Fruit, Gluten-Free, Healthy Family, Kids, Nutrition, Snacks
Some people like smooth-skinned nectarines; some people prefer fuzzy peaches. Either way, the two fruits are almost the same—one expresses the gene that creates the fuzz, and the other doesn’t. Both are available in yellow- and white-fleshed varieties and also as...
by Sheryl Shenefelt | Aug 29, 2018 | Brain Health, Featured, Grass-fed meats, Healthy Eating Tips, Healthy Fats, Healthy Protein, Kids, Meal Planning, Nutrition, Recipes, Snacks
It’s back to school time! That means back to packing lunches and snacks so you can send your kids off to school with healthy options. Usually we plan our lunches and snacks the night before and we get out all the ingredients and make or pack what we can so we...
by Sheryl Shenefelt | Jul 12, 2018 | Fruit, Healthy Eating Tips, Healthy Fats, Kids, Meal Planning, Nutrition, Recipes, Snacks, Vegetables
How do you know if you are eating a fruit or a veggie? In fact, if there are seeds in the middle then they are considered fruits. I bet you thought you were eating veggies when you were eating peppers, tomatoes, avocado and cucumbers! Summer happens to be the best...