Guess what? Salt and sugar and fat make food taste good! People seem to think that to eat “healthy”, they need to be eating plain Greek yogurt or steamed vegetables with no seasoning because the second they add any sugar or honey or salt or butter, they’ve ruined their diet for the day.
Orange Cranberry Pumpkin Cookies
Hi there, Mamas! Â With all of the pumpkin-spice foods rolling out this time of year, I was inspired to add a little fall flare to one of my daughter’s favorite breakfast recipes. Â {But, really I just wanted some pumpkin cookies.}
Snacks versus Treats: What’s the Difference?
Hi there, Mamas! Â Snacks are no small part of our life. Â According to this article, over 90% of people are snacking at least once a day, with over 20% snacking at least 3-4 times daily. Â I’m sure those of you
You’ve Got Gall – The 4 F’s of Gallbladder Disease
Hi there, Mamas! Â Today we’ll talk about something that can affects millions, and we’re already at higher risk than our Daddy counterparts. Â Our gallbladder is a tiny organ that stores and releases bile. Â Bile helps our bodies to absorb dietary
NNM Focus 2 { Informed Food Choices }
Hi there, Mamas! Â We’ll continue with our National Nutrition Month theme and discuss the Academy’s second emphasis this year, Informed Food Choices. Â (We talked about calories last week.) It’s important to know what you’re feeding your family, and making informed
Sweet Potato Ribbons Alfredo
Disclosure: Â I was given free samples of Mann’s Culinary Cuts Sweet Potato Ribbons and Butternut Squash Zig Zags. Â I was not additionally compensated for my time. Â All opinions are my own. Hey there, Mamas! Â Ready for another #RecipeWednesday post? Â This
Eating for a Healthy Heart {Part 1: The Skinny on Fat}
{Part 1 in Eating for a Healthy Heart, first mentioned here} Let’s talk about fat, Mamas! Who thinks I’m going to tell you not to eat any? … I hope none of you did! Fat is essential for good health