Due to the rising cost of health care in our country, many parents or caregivers have opted out of getting health or dental coverage for their families – not by choice, but because they cannot afford health care while also providing other basic needs for their families. As you can imagine, the decision to not...
When I tell people I’m 40 they never believe me. I get carded to buy lottery tickets or alcohol even if I’m with my kids. Just this summer someone thought I was my 16 year-old’s sister. I credit my good skin and youthful appearance to three things. A healthy diet, good eating habits, and great...
I get obsessed with certain foods and my current obsession is adding Kale to everything we eat. “We” does include the kids. Kale is mixed into our salads, rice, pasta sauces, eggs and of course, my mixed berry smoothies! For every recipe that calls for spinach, I now add kale. This mixed berry smoothie is packed...
It’s been such a long week and I’m really tired. I’ve been walking around in a fog, forgetting things, and feeling like the easy tasks are taking longer than necessary. Lack of sleep can cause some really serious symptoms to your body that can result in serious side effects. Everything from headaches to moodiness and...
What is the difference between Atkins and Paleo diets? A friend asked me this recently when I was just restarting the Atkins diet. I’ve done both the Paleo and Atkins diets and the two diets are very different. Before we get into the differences, I thought I would share my experience with the two diets....
I’m on a journey to be healthier, lose a little weight, and lean up. I am pretty good at working out at least three times a week but as I get older it’s hard to lose or even maintain my weight. Although I do want to shed some weight, what I really want to do is...
As we approach the peak of the flu and cold season hand sanitizing and washing is key to minimize the spread of germs and keep our children healthy. Yet today I came across some alarming news. The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) issued another round of warnings that antibacterial soaps and liquids may be unsafe to use for children and...
The nasty flu bug hits our house every year, especially around the holidays. And each year when I walk into our pediatrician’s office with a feverish child she reminds me how important it is to get the flu vaccine. My children suffer from asthma that really only flares up when they have a cold or the...
During the hot summer months there’s nothing that feels and tastes better than grabbing a cool treat from the freezer and sitting near a cool fan. Did you know that making these treats yourself are not only easy but a great family activity that promotes healthy living? Eating fresh and homemade is always better for...