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Kids & Family Real Food

Apples Fried in Butter Topped with Yogurt, Sprouted Nuts, Raisins, and Maple Syrup

If you are looking for a show-stopper dessert that is super-easy to make, this would be it. A lovely combination of sweet, crunchy, and savory, it reminds me of a expensive confection you’d find in a fancy restaurant. It’s probably one of the most delicious treats I’ve ever eaten, and simple enough that you can […]

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Healthy Living Kids & Family Real Food

My Kitchen Staples – How I Keep My Family Healthy

I’d like to invite you to come into my kitchen for a moment; I’d like to share with you some of my staples I’d never be without: the foods and kitchen tools/appliances we use every day to maintain health and wellness. Everyone has a list of things they use in their kitchen. Invariably, those items […]

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Healthy Living Kids & Family

Why I Don’t Go To The Gym

For most of my life, it’s been a struggle to exercise enough. Okay, who am I kidding? It’s a struggle for everyone. But I’m really more concerned about the fact that sometimes I will go for WEEKS and really get no physical exercise. Normally that’s during the cold weather. Many people think I’m just lucky […]

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Activism Kids & Family

School Lunches Receive an F – Sign the Food Democracy Now Petition!

It seems as though the school lunch program, which has come under close scrutiny of the public in the last few years, is now starting to receive some real mainstream attention.  Those faithful to real and traditional foods should not be surprised by this, but recent news reports reveal why this topic is just now […]

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Kids & Family

Feed Your Children Real Food – Don't They Deserve It?

It breaks my heart to see the kinds of things children eat – especially when I know what I do about the nutritional content of most of the choices they are provided with to eat. I’m certainly not trying to criticize anyone when I say this, but it’s very apparent that many children are being […]

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Healthy Living Kids & Family Real Food Toxin Alert!

Want to Prevent Flu and Health Problems? Eat More Fat and Cholesterol!

Besides all the warnings we constantly hear about eating low-fat, low cholesterol diets for heart and cardiovascular health, we are also receiving many reports about the flu and colds and how dangerous this particular season will be for the majority population’s health. Typically, we are told to get flu vaccines, wash our hands, and stay […]

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Healthy Living Kids & Family Real Food

Breakfast Makeovers – You Really Can Rise And Shine!

Does this picture of breakfast food look healthy? It may look appealing and tasty, but it provides little to no nutritional value. If you are like many people, your morning time does not allow for the preparation of a healthy meal that will satisfy your hunger and provide the nutrients you need for starting your […]

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Activism Healthy Living Kids & Family

Public Schools, Home School, Health Care Reform, And The Food Industry

Some of you may have noticed the slow down in new articles on this site. The reason for this is that school has started and we are home-schooling this year. We have four years of home-schooling experience under our belts, but things are different this year because we are using a publicly-funded home-education program which […]

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Healthy Living Kids & Family Real Food

Eating Healthy In A Time Of Recession

The name of the game in tough economic times is to save money. But don’t throw your money in the trash and spend it on processed foods with no nutritional value. Consider just how expensive some of that cheaper food really is. On the surface, a six-pack of soda or juice can run anywhere from […]

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Kids & Family Real Food

Your Voice Can Make A Difference In The Way Children Eat School Lunch

Obesity. Diabetes. Heart Disease. High Blood Pressure. Auto-immune disorders. Allergies. Food intolerances. Are you familiar with any of these illnesses? Chances are, you know someone who is suffering with one of these problems. Maybe silently. Maybe it’s you! We hear statistics everyday in the media about these health issues and how they are on the […]