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This Is What (Real) Success Looks Like

Vacation. Birthdays. Illness. Visitors. Travel. No time to grocery shop. So. Many. Kids. Activities. We have goals, make plans and expect to eat all our veggies…and then real life happens. No matter who you are, when you start the journey to improve your health you have images of weekly progress and daily, measurable success, but that’s just not how it works. There are weeks when the choices are easy and 5 pounds disappear and you’re Read more…

By Kim, ago

90% Of Us Aren’t Even Eating 1 Piece Of Fruit Each Day…Let’s Change That In July! Come Join Us For Our 146 Challenge!

According the the CDC, only 1 in 10 Americans is eating the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables each day (5 servings). But we’re probably doing better at eating fruit than veggies, right? Ummm…nope. Only 12% of adults even eat 1-2 servings of fruit each day. Why does it matter so much? Because 7 out of the top 10 causes of death in the US are from chronic disease, which can be significantly reduced just Read more…

By Kim, ago

Easy 4th of July Yumminess

It’s time to enjoy summer…far away from the stove and oven. But our families still want to eat (and occasionally, we do too). 🙂 Here is some simple yumminess to feed the crowd and avoid hours in the kitchen: When in doubt, just buy fresh and chop it up! EVERYTHING delicious is in season right now. Buy a bag of grapes, a watermelon and some berries and you have everything you need for a huge Read more…

By Kim, ago

What’s In Season? Watermelon!

They’re everywhere, inexpensive and delicious. And they can help feed (and cool off) a house full of kids! I probably don’t need to convince you to try this summer treat, but you might not know how good they are for us. They contain: Vitamin A: keeps skin clear and healthy, prevents disease and boosts immunity and bone health Vitamin B6: helps maintain a healthy metabolism, improves nerve and liver function, contributes to skin and eye Read more…

By Kim, ago

Are You Ready For A Challenge? 146, Here We Come!

It’s officially summer today and EVERYTHING delicious is in season! Berries, greens, melons, tomatoes, onions, peaches, grapes…the produce section and farmers market are beautiful places to be right now! But even in this season of plenty, can you guess the #1 nutritional challenge most of us face? Eating at least 5 servings of produce a day. By a landslide.  If you struggle with consistency in this area, you’re not alone! So what if we joined Read more…

By Kim, ago

Is It Selfish To Take Care Of Myself?

It’s not a new topic, but it’s one that seems to creep up fairly frequently. Some healthy choices are simple and low-cost: swapping brown rice in for white or drinking more water. Others require quite a bit more investment in time or money: joining a gym or CSA (community supported agriculture). We might receive push back from family members, but more often the push back comes from within. It can look like guilt because we Read more…

By Kim, ago

What’s In Season? Kale!

This veggie tends to illicit a strong response from people…we either love it or hate it. I have noticed some of the ‘haters’ haven’t actually ever tried it…so give it a chance before you cross it off your list! 🙂 This has been a trendy veggie for a while so people have come up with some truly ridiculous ways to eat it and overstated it’s nutritional effects. It won’t cure cancer, depression or heart disease…but Read more…

By Kim, ago

A Dinner That Requires An Apology

I got cocky. I’d had some successes with swapping ingredients in recipes based on what I had. Last night the family sang my praises. Tonight I knew I’d pushed too far and my prayer before the meal was literally, ‘Lord, please let this be OK enough.’ We received a big batch of bok choy from our CSA last night and I thought I might be able to use it in place of cabbage for an Read more…

By Kim, ago