photo credit Written by Kim, Contributing Writer Summer Barbecues- a much-anticipated American tradition. Particularly around Memorial Day and July 4th. But what about for those of us trying to eat a healthier diet? A barbecue might seem like an event to be avoided totally. But there is no need, as you will see. But before I get on to sharing the wonderful wholesome alternatives to common barbecue fare, let me share a bit about how we may be tempted to alter … [Read more...]
Having the Right Attitude about Healthy Eating { And Healthy BBQ Options}
June 24, 2013 By 3 Comments
Healthy Food Planning for Your Camping Trip {With 10+ Recipes}
May 27, 2013 By 8 Comments
It's Memorial Day so that means hundreds of thousands of Americans went camping this weekend, including us. And today just marks the start of the busy camping season over the next few months. We pack all our camping gear, food, and chairs up each year and head to Yogi Bear's Jellystone campground while we soak up the gorgeous nature views by day and relax by the fire each night.One of the hassles of camping is planning the food... I'm not gonna lie, in the past, we have gave in and just bought … [Read more...]
The Benefits of Eating Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables
April 18, 2013 By 7 Comments
Written by Jenn, Contributing Writer Before you pick up the limp head of lettuce in the produce aisle, consider this: “fresh” fruits and vegetables aren’t always fresh. Depending on the time of year, the head of lettuce you are consuming may have been grown south of the border, traveling hundreds or thousands of miles before making it to your grocer’s shelves. By this time, the nutritional value of this lettuce has greatly diminished or disappeared. Instead of eating tasteless long-traveled … [Read more...]
5 Ways to get more Fruits & Veggies in your Diet
February 9, 2013 By 4 Comments
Join me at Keeper of the Home, where earlier this week I shared how to get more fruits & veggies into your family's diet. We all want a healthy family, right? Some of us deal with picky eaters, and when it comes to getting little ones (and sometimes big ones like our husbands or older children) to eat their fruits and veggies, it's like pulling teeth. Now, I don't suggest you overly push or force them, but I do think you should offer healthy veggie and fruit options. My husband, a … [Read more...]
5 Easy Ways to Find Real Food in Real Life
January 31, 2013 By 8 Comments
Written by Jenna, Contributing WriterEating real foods doesn't need to be complicated. Cooking meals from scratch is easily looked at as unusual nowadays. I think our society -- in terms of eating real foods -- has been swept over by the idea that food has to be fast and convenient. We should always try to make meal and food choices that will benefit us in the long run. photo credit We take great care and attention to our yards, cars and even our Pinterest boards. So why don't we take extra … [Read more...]
A Day of Real Food {4 Recipes to Carry You through the Day}
January 23, 2013 By 7 Comments
Written by April, Contributing Writer Two common misconceptions with eating real and whole foods is that it is expensive and time consuming. Eating real and whole foods doesn't have to cost a lot and it doesn't have to eat up all your spare time. Here are some recipes that are simple, frugal (and most importantly) tasty. - Breakfast - { Oatmeal with Fresh Fruit } This is one of my kids' favorite breakfasts in winter. There are so many ways to add variety to this filling breakfast. Prepare … [Read more...]
Easy To-Go Healthy Snack Mix
January 21, 2013 By 5 Comments
If you are like me, you are one busy mom! Going here and hurrying there, trying to keep up with the to-do lists and the over abundance of laundry, the dinner planning, homework and the list goes on... and on top of all of that you want to offer your kiddos healthy snacks. We've got fresh fruit and veggies down in our house but sometimes I need something that is all put together and ready to-go for church, going to work or wherever so we've been making these healthy snack mixes every few … [Read more...]
Satisfying Paleo Brownies
January 17, 2013 By 12 Comments
Paleo, have you heard of it?It's all over the the web, magazines, cookbooks and more. It's a diet, not like weight watchers or jenny craig but an everyday diet (meaning what you eat) that is becoming very popular. I've heard it being described as the "caveman" diet and the only foods you should eat are what the hunters and gatherers ate in the Paleolithic era. "A Paleo diet involves eating meat and vegetables, nuts and seeds, little starch, some fruit and no sugar. It means no grains, legumes, … [Read more...]
How to Read Food Labels
January 11, 2013 By 1 Comment
Today I'm over at Keeper of the Home taking about reading food labels. Are you working to ditch processed foods and put more real food on the table? Over at Keeper of the Home this month, be sure to check out the series called Real Food Made Simple: A Beginner's Guide to Eating Better. Our goal is to answer the questions you might have and make the transition a whole lot easier! Also check out realistic ways to eat real food on a budget. sneak peak: When it comes to … [Read more...]
7 Realistic Ways to Eat Real Food on a Budget
January 9, 2013 By 14 Comments
Written by Jenn, Contributing Writer Sometimes I come across blog posts or magazine articles about eating "real food". Real food is basically foods that are natural, whole, unrefined and eaten as close to its original state as possible (i.e. a banana rather than banana flavored cereal). This definition does not include highly processed and refined food products, fast food and stuff out of boxes with more than a few ingredients. Often these articles advocate an all-organic, all-the-time … [Read more...]
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