tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42564638651832226362024-02-07T22:10:05.702-08:00Healthy Appetites!Health Coaching for the Whole Family.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06471273897043885076noreply@blogger.comBlogger159125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256463865183222636.post-13978412726857973632016-04-18T15:30:00.003-07:002016-04-18T15:37:39.445-07:00Hummus Recipe<div style="text-align: center;">
I get tired of making school lunches! Really, I do! I make 177 lunches (give of take) times 2....that's <b>354 lunches!</b> Not to mention the <b>354 snacks</b> I make and pack too. </div>
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I want these meals and snacks to be healthy ones; consisting of protein, fruits, vegetables and good fats. There is a lot of thought put into this, it's only natural to get kind of bored. You can relate, right?</div>
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There is trial and error with coming up with so many meals. When you come up with the ones that the kids love, hold onto that, bookmark it and keep in the repertoire. Hummus is just one of those recipes. My kids eat A LOT of hummus. I was finding that I was buying two or three containers a week at the grocery store. It can get a little pricey. So I came up with a recipe that is just as good and costs MUCH less.</div>
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2 cups garbanzo beans (also known as chick peas)</div>
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1/4 cup of liquid from the garbanzo beans</div>
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1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice</div>
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1 garlic clove, minced ( or more if you love garlic hummus)</div>
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11/4 tsp salt</div>
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3 tbsp sesame tahini (found in the ethnic aisle of your grocery store)</div>
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2 tbsp olive oil</div>
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Blend until smooth. ( I use a food processor but a blender will work too.)</div>
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THAT'S IT!! Easy, right?!!</div>
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I store it in a container in the fridge. Heck, recycle a store bought hummus container! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSsCn8RQgPlXOYBJpV01eHFV8HZN0S7TGwbF3GCmqXhNoe3mP7lSHn80zLmk0lrtRSLp31Mur16juD6oc8avV2TuBwP4610qNZpx68Y6xovjL1FFxOlSzF0lMcdY4LGzzyjjck7U6h534/s640/blogger-image-1954656141.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSsCn8RQgPlXOYBJpV01eHFV8HZN0S7TGwbF3GCmqXhNoe3mP7lSHn80zLmk0lrtRSLp31Mur16juD6oc8avV2TuBwP4610qNZpx68Y6xovjL1FFxOlSzF0lMcdY4LGzzyjjck7U6h534/s640/blogger-image-1954656141.jpg"></a></div><br></div>
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What are some healthy, kid-friendly recipes you make and love? Share them with me in the comments!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06471273897043885076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256463865183222636.post-74007679724355065882016-04-07T05:00:00.000-07:002016-04-07T05:00:21.567-07:00Meal Planning and Pancakes<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I start</span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">every Saturday with a hot cup of coffee and pen and paper. It's <a href="http://healthyappetitesllc.blogspot.com/search?q=meal+planning">meal planning</a> time! Going through recipes, planning out our meals for the busy week ahead helps save my sanity. At least one dinner during the week will be breakfast. We love breakfast for dinner. It's quick, fun and delicious. This week was no exception, Pancakes! With local bacon and maple syrup. Yum!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I found a recipe for Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes. I love lemon and this just called out spring to me. With a little tweaking of the recipe, I quickly made it perfect for my family. I hope yours finds it just as delicious!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">2 cups Gluten Free Flour<br>2 teaspoons baking powder<br>1/2 teaspoon salt<br>3 tablespoons granulated sugar<br>3 teaspoons lemon zest<br>1 cup of non dairy milk of your choice (rice or non sweetened almond milk is good)<br>2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice<br>2 large eggs<br>1 teaspoon vanilla extract<br>2 tablespoons chia seeds (using chia seeds instead of poppy seeds add nutritional value to the recipe. Chia seeds are high in omega 3 fatty acids, fiber and protein!)</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06471273897043885076noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256463865183222636.post-142128802820017792016-03-23T05:00:00.000-07:002016-03-23T05:00:24.109-07:00Egg Muffins<div style="text-align: center;">
A protein rich breakfast is a fantastic way for a child to start their day. Protein and omega 3 fats feed the brain and sets the child up for success. Where a sugar and carb heavy breakfast will put the brain to sleep, making a child sluggish and unable to learn at it's most optimal level.</div>
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These egg muffins are a perfect blend of protein, vitamins and nutrients and are perfect for an on the go breakfast that can happen on hurried school mornings.</div>
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<b>Egg Muffins with Ham, Spinach and Cheese</b></div>
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1/4 cup ham, chopped<br />5 egg whites<br />2 whole eggs<br />1/4 cup milk ( we used rice milk, use whatever works for you)<br />Salt and pepper, to taste<br />1/4 cup fresh chopped spinach<br />1/4 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese ( I also made 3 out of the 6 with dairy free cheese)</div>
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2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together egg whites and eggs. Whisk in milk and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in the chopped spinach.</div>
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3. Grease 6 muffin tin cups with cooking spray or line cups with paper liners. Pour egg mixture evenly into the muffin cups.</div>
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4. Distribute cheese and ham equally between each muffin cup.</div>
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5. Bake egg muffins for 20 minutes, or until the muffins are firm in the center. Remove from oven and gently go round each egg with a butter knife. Serve warm.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06471273897043885076noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256463865183222636.post-68578342572031599452016-03-16T05:00:00.000-07:002016-03-16T17:36:01.597-07:00Happy Saint Patrick's Day!<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>Saint Patrick's Day. </b></div>
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<b>The day when everyone is Irish, sharing in song and food. Even McDonald's becomes Irish when they bring out their Shamrock Shake. This festive, sweet treat will make your head spin when you read what's inside the 22oz cup!</b></div>
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<b>Can you believe it? I almost fell over when I read this. How can you possibly make something that's edible with so many ingredients? Many of which you can't pronounce! Not to mention the sugar content!</b><br />
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<b>I thought it would be fun to make a healthier version of the shake with only 6 ingredients, all of which we can pronounce, and only honey as the sweetener.</b><br />
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<span style="border: 0px none; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="border: 0px none; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: medium; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;">1 cup of ice</span></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px none; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="border: 0px none; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: medium; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;">1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract</span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06471273897043885076noreply@blogger.com1New Hampshire, USA43.1938516 -71.57239529999998240.2699256 -76.735969299999979 46.117777600000004 -66.408821299999985tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256463865183222636.post-37529736456274098392016-02-24T06:09:00.000-08:002016-02-24T06:37:15.011-08:00I applaud you<div style="text-align: center;">
Have you or someone you know been diagnosed with ADHD? I want to applaud you!</div>
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That may sound strange, but hear me out.</div>
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The journey in which one travels on the path of ADHD is a long one. It is started much sooner than the diagnosis. The diagnosis is not the arrival destination; it is simply a stopping point along that path. </div>
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For a long time, life has been full of forgetfulness, impulsiveness, accidents, tears, anger and anxiety (just to name a few) that has made you question, "Is this normal?" Quite possibly, you may have wondered "Is this ADD?"</div>
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This journey takes years. Remember, you/they were <b>born this way.</b></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06471273897043885076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256463865183222636.post-79571258904893168392015-12-28T12:56:00.001-08:002015-12-31T20:36:50.872-08:00Happy New Year!<div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm6162MgfBsOxgha0xkEuV6Jq-uuUAI1t9GOnuTX_ffss1E7WIO_x8pV3F6_QsRSQnfinTZQW41l3uMXYsIw8hTOfduCQ2cwpFs_nz0eIICPdr15PwflYBU6XAstesL1TiIFoOXxSWlBM/s640/blogger-image-281752135.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm6162MgfBsOxgha0xkEuV6Jq-uuUAI1t9GOnuTX_ffss1E7WIO_x8pV3F6_QsRSQnfinTZQW41l3uMXYsIw8hTOfduCQ2cwpFs_nz0eIICPdr15PwflYBU6XAstesL1TiIFoOXxSWlBM/s640/blogger-image-281752135.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>As 2015 comes to a close, I find myself, like many people, reflecting on what the past year has taught me. <div><br></div><div>I have so much to be grateful for. Many accomplishments have been made as well as amazing connections with wonderful people. </div><div><br></div><div>My children have blossomed both academically and socially. They are both healthy and happy, therefore I am happy. What more could a mother ask for?!</div><div><br></div><div>My personal relationships with friends and loved ones are built on love, trust, honesty and laughter. Surrounding myself with those who bring me such joy, as I hope I bring to them, is an overwhelming feeling of gratitude.</div><div><br></div><div>Towards the end of this year, I wasn't the healthiest health coach. THIS was very difficult for me to understand, at first. However, just like the highlights of my year, the darker times also taught me something. I AM ENOUGH. There is no way I can be everything to everyone and have what I need for myself. I learned this as my health suffered. I pushed myself to the point of physical exhaustion. </div><div><br></div><div>Taking time for myself to heal has not only been good for my health, but also good for my soul. I stepped away from social media, a bit. I slept, I ate meals s-l-o-w-l-y, drank water in abundance and heck, watched movies just because I could. I came to terms with all is as it should be. I AM ENOUGH.</div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">It was particularly difficult for my health to take a nose dive right in time for the holidays. And as my wonderful friends offered their help, I could only say "Thank you! But what is done ( the shopping, the presents, the cards etc.) is going to have to be good enough." I surrendered! And it felt good!</span></div><div><br></div><div>So as we come to the end of 2015, I ask you, How are you feeling? Are you ready to take on the new year? Or are holding onto things that may not be benefiting you anymore? </div><div><br></div><div>Only you know. Remember this, I AM ENOUGH!</div><div><br></div><div>Thank you all so very much for being a part of the Healthy Appetites community. I'm looking forward to what 2016 has in store!</div><div><br></div><div>See you in the New Year!</div><div><br></div><div>Much love,</div><div>Alyssa</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLuCI6KKgQJcu9shOfTk8Q14ctBLiGnFLd4cvRDcVQspcx8qgdLxg2cWTlYKuVqUluAtItBQCn8Ny_kmNTAejzJq5aEqAGZDtG8xNUriokekZYlMz2f7haW2YmDT8OhnlA7yC4vfx-ACE/s640/blogger-image--842558998.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLuCI6KKgQJcu9shOfTk8Q14ctBLiGnFLd4cvRDcVQspcx8qgdLxg2cWTlYKuVqUluAtItBQCn8Ny_kmNTAejzJq5aEqAGZDtG8xNUriokekZYlMz2f7haW2YmDT8OhnlA7yC4vfx-ACE/s640/blogger-image--842558998.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06471273897043885076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256463865183222636.post-62233956376494439692015-10-26T05:00:00.000-07:002015-10-26T05:00:00.545-07:00Keeping Halloween fun for everyone and Mummy Pizzas!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Plan a costume dress rehearsal…beware of sensory and safety costume issues.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Take a test run of your treating route…surprises create stress.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Preset candy rules… schedule a donation! ( we do the "Switch Witch" at our home. Kids keep 5-10 pieces of candy,depending on size, the rest is left for the Switch Witch who takes the candy and leaves a small, non candy gift. <b>LOVE IT!</b>)</li>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Fill up on a healthy dinner before treating!</li>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Take calming breaks using hard impact exercises…20 jumping jacks!</li>
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After our most recent visit to the apple orchard, and there have been a couple trips, I made a delicious apple crisp before my kids devoured the entire peck!<br />
Warm apples and pears (they're also in season) cinnamon, honey and brain boosting flax seed meal; this is a healthy twist to a fall favorite!</div>
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6 medium anjou pears<br />
4 medium macintosh apples<br />
3/4 cup dried cranberries<br />
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)<br />
1/4 cup whole wheat flour ( I used Gluten Free flour with xanthum gum already in it)<br />
1/2 cup honey<br />
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon<br />
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg<br />
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1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour (again, I used Gluten Free)<br />
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats ( I used Gluten Free Oats)<br />
2 stick unsalted butter, cold, cut into chunks ( I used Earth's Balance vegan butter)<br />
1/4 cup flax meal<br />
1/2 cup light brown sugar<br />
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1. Preheat oven to 350<br />
2. To make the filling, peel and core the pears and apples, then cut them into large chunks. <br />
3. In a large bowl, combine the chopped fruit, cranberries, lemon juice, flour, honey and spices. Using a large spoon, mix gently to combine. Set aside.<br />
4. To make the topping, in a separate large bowl, combine the flour, oats, butter, flax meal, and sugar. Using your hands, mix the dough together until it looks like large crumbles.<br />
5. Pour apples and pear mixture into a 9 x 13" pan. Top with crumble topping.<br />
6. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until the topping is lightly browned and the fruit is tender and bubbling.<br />
7. Serve warm.<br />
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This recipe is forgiving and flexible. Add more or less fruit depending on your tastes. As always I give you options to tailor recipes according to you and your family's particular needs.<br />
I absolutely love this recipe and hope you and your family does too!<br />
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On Sunday, September 20th, I had the opportunity to be a part of the Horne Street School 5K and Family Fun Run. This was a Dover Community event, encouraging fitness in our schools; how awesome is that!?! Not only did my family and I run, I was also available to speak with families about the importance of good nutrition and moving our bodies every day. I thank all who stopped by my table and said hello and sampled a healthy treat. </div>
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As promised, I'm sharing the recipe for the sunbutter balls I had there that day. These make a delicious and healthy snack or dessert. Let the kids help roll them into balls.</div>
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1/2 cup raw cacoa powder (I use Navitas brand.)</div>
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1/2 cup local honey</div>
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1/2 cup sunbutter (you can use peanut butter instead)</div>
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1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds</div>
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1/2 cup sesame seeds</div>
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1/4 chia seeds</div>
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1/2 cup gluten free oats</div>
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shredded, unsweetened coconut</div>
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Mix all ingredients by hand, except the coconut. Form the batter into bite-sized balls and roll them in the coconut.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Back to School time! I can hardly believe it myself! Where did the summer go? I know for our family, we had an amazing summer spending time with friends and family. Long, lazy days at the beach, camping adventures and peaceful time spent on the lake, just to name a few of our activities. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This back to school season, I want to educate parents about the importance</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> of brainy breakfasts, nutrient-dense lunch and dinners and healthy after school snacks. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In my first installment of Back to School tips;<b> Begin the Day with a Brainy Breakfast!</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Above all other organs, the brain is most affected – for better or worse – by what you eat. You put junk food into a child’s brain, you get junk behavior and junk learning. Scientific studies show that children who begin the day with a <b>brainy breakfast</b>:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Made higher grades</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Were more attentive and participated better in class</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Were less likely to be diagnosed with A.D.D. or learning disabilities</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Handled complex learning tasks better</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Missed fewer school days because of illness</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The main ingredients of a brainy breakfast are:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Protein, which perks up the brain</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Fiber-filled carbs, which provide a steady supply of fuel</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Omega-3 fats, which build smart brain cells</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Minerals, such as calcium and iron, which help brain biochemistry work better</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here are some tips for brainy back-to-school breakfasts from the Sears’ family kitchen:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Whole-grain waffles or pancakes topped with blueberries and peanut butter</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Oatmeal with blueberries and yogurt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Whole-wheat banana nut bread and yogurt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">½ cup low-fat cottage cheese in a scooped-out cantaloupe half</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Whole-wheat tortilla wrapped around scrambled eggs and diced tomatoes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Veggie omelet, whole-wheat toast, and fruit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Peanut butter and banana slices on a whole-wheat English muffin with low-fat milk</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Almond-strawberry yogurt cup. Layer the yogurt and strawberries (or another fruit, such as blueberries or chopped apple, peaches, or pineapple) in a small bowl. Drizzle honey over the top if plain yogurt is used. Sprinkle with almonds and/or flax-seed meal.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Zucchini pancakes. This is a long-standing Sears’ favorite that even our toddlers enjoyed. Add a cup of shredded zucchini to whole-wheat pancakes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Besides a brainy breakfast,<b> send your child to school with a healthy snack</b>. Those busy little bodies and brains run out of fuel mid-morning and mid-afternoon, the times when learning and behavioral problems are most likely to appear. Our favorite snack: Go nuts! Nuts are the perfect snack because they provide the perfect balance of healthy fats, healthy carbs, and protein. Make your own trail mix: let your children pick out their favorite nuts and add dried fruit. For school snacks, be safe and avoid peanuts because of possible peanut allergy. A handful of nuts for a mid-morning and mid-afternoon snack is just what the school-doctor orders.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I hope this information was helpful to you. There are lots of great suggestions to start your child's day of right.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A favorite breakfast in our house is pancakes or waffles with a side of fresh berries. Both my children also take an Omega fish oil supplement to boost their brain power. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I wish you all much luck and love as we all transition into this new school year! May we enter it with a refreshed mind, a light heart and a sense of humor.</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06471273897043885076noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256463865183222636.post-78530888710553056722015-08-26T04:48:00.001-07:002015-08-26T04:51:09.962-07:00Back to School<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br><font>As kids head back to class, it's time for parents to restock the kitchen </font>pantry with <font>healthy meal and after school snack options to support their children's growing bodies.</font></span><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font><br></font></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">This back-to-school season, I want to educate parents about the importance of brainy breakfasts, nutrient-dense lunch and dinners and healthy after school snacks.</span><br style="font-family: 'lucida sans unicode', 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 22px;"></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">I will be sending out Newsletter "Blasts" to help you get back into the groove. Full of tips, science-based nutrition information and recipes straight to your email inbox! </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Haven't signed up for my newsletter yet? Sign up now and you will also receive:</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><ul><li><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font>A quick lunchbox lesson with the </font>Savvy School Lunch Guide. </span></li></ul><ul><li><font style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Healthy after school snack recipes. </font></li></ul><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Simply go to <b>Join My List </b>at the top of my website, enter your name and email address and that's it! <b>As always your information is safe and will never be shared with anyone!</b> </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Let's start the school year off on the right foot! I'm here to help you!</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Much Love,</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Alyssa </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br></span></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06471273897043885076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256463865183222636.post-12722402599686882862015-08-09T15:05:00.001-07:002015-08-10T05:11:57.859-07:00Food shopping...with the kids?"Mom. Can we get gummies?"<div><br></div><div>Whenever my kids want to tag along with me to the grocery store, it's inevitable there will be requests that will make me cringe. It's not at total nightmare; things are great when we shop the perimeter. Picking out favorite "Banilla" yogurt, cheese sticks, hummus, fruits ("Don't forget the green apples Mom!) and veggies. It's when we enter the middle of the store. The place where boxes covered in characters of T.V. shows or movies live. This is where things go bad pretty fast! </div><div><br></div><div>"Mom, can we get gummies?" My son asks picking up a box with Spider-Man's big head plastered on the front. (Insert cringe here)</div><div><br></div><div>My first reaction is to say "Good grief, No!" For I know what's in these things....but my son doesn't! So instead of my knee-jerk reaction of No, I decide to make this trip into a little learning lesson. </div><div><br></div><div>"Well, let's read the label and see what's <b>inside</b> the box." </div><div><br></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="a-text-bold" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700 !important;">Ingredients <span id="assocPunctuation" style="box-sizing: border-box;">: Corn Syrup, </span></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">Sugar, Apple Puree Concentrate, Water, Modified <b>Corn Starch, </b>Gelatin, contains two percent or less of Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Natural and <b>Artificial Flavor </b>, Coconut Oil*, Carnauba Wax, <b>Red #40, Yellow #5, Sodium Citrate, Blue #1</b>.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;">*Adds a Trivial Amount of Fat.</span></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br></span></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">I explained to him that corn syrup and the food dye is unhealthy for him; "Yucky Stuff". This was met with a groan. "Let's find a healthier alternative." I tell him. Not only do I not want to be the No Monster, but I realize that if I meet him half way, getting a gummy I'm ok with him having as a <b>treat </b>only, we both leave the store happy. So we settled on an organic brand that uses fruit juices, cane sugar and turmeric and other veggies for color. It's still a gummy, but I can be ok with this particular one. </span></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br></span></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">We read many more labels during our shopping trip, because he's 9. And I'm a mom and want what's best for him. It's not uncommon for me to hear "Mom, I really wish you weren't a health coach!" To this I reply, "One day you will thank me. It won't be today but someday you will."</span></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br></span></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">Someday my kids will understand why I'm so stricked about the food they nourish themselves with. My hopes are that when they have their own kids they will do the same thing as me. I have a feeling they will and that makes me smile!</span></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br></span></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">Until we get home and I hear him tell his sister; "Mom won't buy Gatorade because there's too much "sugar" in it!" (Enter air quotes and groaning voice here.)</span></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br></span></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">To this I laugh! 😆</span></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br></span></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br></span></span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06471273897043885076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256463865183222636.post-68690761112557584672015-07-30T15:56:00.001-07:002015-07-31T10:14:33.884-07:00July in the kitchen<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKb6Iy01VL29-mrKhKc0IzpQaxTCsWkNdoQEmUHvFQyM_kkh11S8UrIEYbvM0TN4XxcAUynC83_UW7iP5JA0_73eHDHYxCSCLnbyAITsFbGtCXYsPG8NT38xYwbjAIjVSRRgElR9YJ_8w/s640/blogger-image-1546386.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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The last thing I want to do is stand over a hot stove or oven in this heat! That's when you get creative and make delicious dishes like:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">- Three Bean Salad. Really it's just two beans (I have an over abundance of wax beans at the moment). Feel free to add a third if you like. Delicious, tangy and slightly sweet, this salad is delicious chilled or at room temp. No appliances were used in the making!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">- Carrots. Ok so there's really nothing involved in the preparation of this. Especially if you don't peel them. But there's nothing like a carrot from your garden. Serve it up with hummus, bean dip or ranch and you've got snack time all set!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">- Crooked neck squash crust less quiche. I obviously needed the stove and oven for this one. But here's the trick; I assembled the quiche, popped it in the oven and went for a run, leaving the husband to set the timer on his phone while he waited for it <i>outside</i>. Win-win if you ask me!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">- Pickles and pickled wax beans. Oh these are going to taste delicious in a few weeks. Vinegar, pickling spices and a bit of heat from our jalapeños, these are a family favorite!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">What are some of your favorite Summer eats that get you out of the kitchen?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06471273897043885076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256463865183222636.post-24964237407542069232015-07-22T04:59:00.001-07:002015-07-22T04:59:38.252-07:00In the garden this week, Kale and Garlic Scape Pesto recipe<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>In The Garden </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVs33s1eSgLzPzQ8ixe1K-s-cRSyyd72y8L4AVtA6eyzhSbjPHa-5ASNzqWKFMDkcqWPgE_3J0k_4Fy25az7BDxinizgeONIaYgOqI-RG2eaDNJyoDf7XMZNrC0J3IdMOzEWXlv-qCkBs/s640/blogger-image--904298656.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVs33s1eSgLzPzQ8ixe1K-s-cRSyyd72y8L4AVtA6eyzhSbjPHa-5ASNzqWKFMDkcqWPgE_3J0k_4Fy25az7BDxinizgeONIaYgOqI-RG2eaDNJyoDf7XMZNrC0J3IdMOzEWXlv-qCkBs/s640/blogger-image--904298656.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Remember when I said soon the veggies would be ready all.at.once? Yeah.... Here it comes!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9bdDOVy-60xl0ezEYWxHfs9TMEmGHiXv-3vQkahSXfSiqDslQ6RlLqWuaxNvyfbil45JBXNZ6iqPw__0pZLsvAhmeAck1lXAB7Aex4Bm1XgkEOP9YjGR2zBdS7VQR3FYY459p4WN3DcM/s640/blogger-image--852371365.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9bdDOVy-60xl0ezEYWxHfs9TMEmGHiXv-3vQkahSXfSiqDslQ6RlLqWuaxNvyfbil45JBXNZ6iqPw__0pZLsvAhmeAck1lXAB7Aex4Bm1XgkEOP9YjGR2zBdS7VQR3FYY459p4WN3DcM/s640/blogger-image--852371365.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuMKnFA1znPI2n6tM4gB5bPARUN8ttiJFzzG2q9GextvS4febzJ3nODnq583wKhvjk5cfDCkVd4_GDQNtp0xmZ4gEUC4A1EADq1CqaELI8ofWO5POGJ1VVpET7bseDvLJ6Z8jo_4vlwB4/s640/blogger-image--1197483379.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuMKnFA1znPI2n6tM4gB5bPARUN8ttiJFzzG2q9GextvS4febzJ3nODnq583wKhvjk5cfDCkVd4_GDQNtp0xmZ4gEUC4A1EADq1CqaELI8ofWO5POGJ1VVpET7bseDvLJ6Z8jo_4vlwB4/s640/blogger-image--1197483379.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXoiW01hkmaLvKsIw_0KCxp8fwgc5MyPZN6IFovor_IaGkjtUvZmkN1Wuh2fLuPFMPuf5q7NKmjVQr20ujadLPYA3ZDvl-aMal6KfLAq3bMvExaxv-p0aaeI0ZQtx5YAwCo6pgNzuWkMM/s640/blogger-image-201874821.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXoiW01hkmaLvKsIw_0KCxp8fwgc5MyPZN6IFovor_IaGkjtUvZmkN1Wuh2fLuPFMPuf5q7NKmjVQr20ujadLPYA3ZDvl-aMal6KfLAq3bMvExaxv-p0aaeI0ZQtx5YAwCo6pgNzuWkMM/s640/blogger-image-201874821.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Right now the cucumbers, jalapeños and wax beans are ready for picking. There are tons of tomatoes on the vines but haven't turned red yet. Our honey bees are loving all the flowers on the squash plants! </span></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_sKzb3TR-CuyH4ung4iArMgFjeSFRCGly82FXiQusKPDKdbKVTcq4AMhaDDbJeLUIXiXs3aGP_d1tEo3ZuiodKPbGEplwaNiDtz15Slse2-magbXrDx7AZUouiSYogzojrSm_cgcwWjw/s640/blogger-image--1131819484.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_sKzb3TR-CuyH4ung4iArMgFjeSFRCGly82FXiQusKPDKdbKVTcq4AMhaDDbJeLUIXiXs3aGP_d1tEo3ZuiodKPbGEplwaNiDtz15Slse2-magbXrDx7AZUouiSYogzojrSm_cgcwWjw/s640/blogger-image--1131819484.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">As I look at the corn.... 'Children of the Corn' comes to mind.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ0F1LL1Zt-kwts7qGW9JGoibZq-To8lcr0QqoNQ6ftCDabK89rGuWwDfQMsTVGKRzBrJr8MwdyumZR7pH1ees46oRpv5F2wEfibcQl4hBARRdDkenj3Dk8mnA7hH2VsidgjshQSY3oB0/s640/blogger-image-1307335213.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ0F1LL1Zt-kwts7qGW9JGoibZq-To8lcr0QqoNQ6ftCDabK89rGuWwDfQMsTVGKRzBrJr8MwdyumZR7pH1ees46oRpv5F2wEfibcQl4hBARRdDkenj3Dk8mnA7hH2VsidgjshQSY3oB0/s640/blogger-image-1307335213.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I am so grateful to have such a healthy, bursting at the seams garden. There is nothing quite like walking out your door and into your own "farmacy" , picking for your next snack or meal. I know that once those cherry tomatoes are ripe, the kids will be plucking them from the vine. Now that will be some great pictures to share!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Kale and Garlic Scape Pesto Recipe</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><br></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Last week we harvested our first garlic crop. I think this was the most exciting for me. I use garlic in my cooking almost daily and to not have to buy any was going to amazing! We did really great for our first time!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigGSMQgO8aPTL_ld0X3-WZM_15P1amGTDrwiWWX0Q1MQZat9oEuQzLxHYJV2WkcXgxydEz0H_0q3SzBA0WR_bFdyP-WylLXLtKW4saBBSPjSA66-pNboqu378XE1lh3HPbJsToAO3OxiQ/s640/blogger-image--456842487.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigGSMQgO8aPTL_ld0X3-WZM_15P1amGTDrwiWWX0Q1MQZat9oEuQzLxHYJV2WkcXgxydEz0H_0q3SzBA0WR_bFdyP-WylLXLtKW4saBBSPjSA66-pNboqu378XE1lh3HPbJsToAO3OxiQ/s640/blogger-image--456842487.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnLQd_FVIkccnwGFYE6Q9N6M91h9Ky0_c42Ar66rx3DV0nUlCeWRQ4SIQjB2UIFpXX1T1mimYP-qhwkbAsyAlu4C3B-5gk_UC7KYXDDMxUmOo7G-4guaLR35Secmf8_v4aD1IxUrFcBBw/s640/blogger-image--326899237.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnLQd_FVIkccnwGFYE6Q9N6M91h9Ky0_c42Ar66rx3DV0nUlCeWRQ4SIQjB2UIFpXX1T1mimYP-qhwkbAsyAlu4C3B-5gk_UC7KYXDDMxUmOo7G-4guaLR35Secmf8_v4aD1IxUrFcBBw/s640/blogger-image--326899237.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqlIFivm6ZUodi2R7ry8-huqQBmr3Rc4ZOL-g4eRqLzXzfFKIb_3C0sQ-pL3JlnWOd9D0g9VjdT1XmeGKT8CSCmmVm5I9XX0453eYa_M-zLYfSn90jXaIe6F5rC1G1hPxvx6dldueiEFQ/s640/blogger-image--820943541.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqlIFivm6ZUodi2R7ry8-huqQBmr3Rc4ZOL-g4eRqLzXzfFKIb_3C0sQ-pL3JlnWOd9D0g9VjdT1XmeGKT8CSCmmVm5I9XX0453eYa_M-zLYfSn90jXaIe6F5rC1G1hPxvx6dldueiEFQ/s640/blogger-image--820943541.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">One part of the garlic I was also excited to use was the scape. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7Fv_4yhshkfRel9R5tr69xNV5PqyIZPlKAylrScRgzhijSNv4VmnUv9hUhm4-PwHJkaxew1pMlySPNYv4hza0jOok4Qt-6-Osba-L8SuWCIQW7HzDs-g9oOYDCMynloPuwL7E3mxx8v0/s640/blogger-image--252469010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7Fv_4yhshkfRel9R5tr69xNV5PqyIZPlKAylrScRgzhijSNv4VmnUv9hUhm4-PwHJkaxew1pMlySPNYv4hza0jOok4Qt-6-Osba-L8SuWCIQW7HzDs-g9oOYDCMynloPuwL7E3mxx8v0/s640/blogger-image--252469010.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><ol style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><li class="mod" data-md="61" style="margin: 0px; padding: 12px 16px 0px; list-style: none; clear: none;"><div class="_oDd" data-hveid="37" style="padding: 8px 0px 10px;"><span class="_Tgc _x9e" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Garlic scapes are the flower bud of the garlic plant. The bud is removed in late June to encourage the bulbs to thicken up. Scapes are delicious to eat! Scapes taste just like garlic. They can be used in exactly the same way as garlic in any recipe.</span></div><div class="_oDd" data-hveid="37" style="padding: 8px 0px 10px;"><span class="_Tgc _x9e" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I went to my local Farmers Market and a farmer had Scapes and told me I should try making pesto with mine. Pesto? Brilliant! This family LOVES basil pesto, let's try it. For my variation I also used Kale, boosting the nutritional value and making sure it wasn't too garlicky for my children to eat. Everyone LOVED it! 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With the processor still running, slowly add the olive oil. Remove pesto to a bowl and mix in the cheese. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Presto your Pesto is done! (Ok, that was cheesy but funny.) 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Pesto is a go to staple in our house. I hope you try this recipe and it becomes one of yours too!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Much love,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Alyssa</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Ox </div><br></div><br></span></div></li></ol></div><br></div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06471273897043885076noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256463865183222636.post-36395349493304519022015-07-19T06:30:00.001-07:002015-07-19T07:03:50.813-07:00Power Green Smoothie<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUQkXaNbP3IzBeCgETc97oX-xWty9hemwLfd-I-8ub-E1UY05r3SwPtpYqRZViopxt6Zi8hRh6FDOaiA4uAzx-sq6SlCoTz-GEHZWGjtXduVjPb64cEWhNsnsfeY5_ZI_KGAiBEa92X6M/s640/blogger-image--144740163.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUQkXaNbP3IzBeCgETc97oX-xWty9hemwLfd-I-8ub-E1UY05r3SwPtpYqRZViopxt6Zi8hRh6FDOaiA4uAzx-sq6SlCoTz-GEHZWGjtXduVjPb64cEWhNsnsfeY5_ZI_KGAiBEa92X6M/s640/blogger-image--144740163.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div>It's Sunday Funday friends! After an early morning run, I'm fueling up with my favorite smoothie. It's so delicious and jam packed with good for your ingredients I want to share it with you. I was mindful of the measurements this time, usually it's a little bit of this and a whole lotta green so please excuse some of that! 😉<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhu0V6fya10O4_cHyfEEL7iB0OWA9o45QZhhyphenhyphenS8wtfGNn3u_75_O2rrwrfZOy85mM2_B7EOdjTt4fcJzIyH3GuWB-XsLB6MS60kzNfUzlR7w53dIcchmRRBJek4MwHt6iJnoMkHrMf_Gc/s640/blogger-image--717922529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhu0V6fya10O4_cHyfEEL7iB0OWA9o45QZhhyphenhyphenS8wtfGNn3u_75_O2rrwrfZOy85mM2_B7EOdjTt4fcJzIyH3GuWB-XsLB6MS60kzNfUzlR7w53dIcchmRRBJek4MwHt6iJnoMkHrMf_Gc/s640/blogger-image--717922529.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><b>Power Green Smoothie</b></div><div><b><br></b></div><div>2 big handfuls of organic spinach</div><div>1 cup frozen fruit ( I love this one from Trader Joes)</div><div>1/2 cup plain, non-fat Greek yogurt</div><div>1 scoop Green Vibrance Powder ( great for the gut with 25 billion probiotics)</div><div>1 scoop Mega Food Daily Maca Plus Women Over 40 ( because I'm only as young as I feel! Supports the changing needs of women's reproductive system.)</div><div>1/4 tsp Turmeric (good for my joints)</div><div>Dash ground black pepper (enhances the efficacy of the Turmeric - food synergy)</div><div>16 oz water</div><div><br></div><div>Blend until smooth. Makes 32 oz of smoothie. 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I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Get out there and have a Funday Sunday!</div><div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06471273897043885076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256463865183222636.post-35679584726614954992015-07-15T05:44:00.000-07:002015-07-15T05:44:13.832-07:00Garden Happenings and Couscous Salad recipe!<div style="text-align: center;">
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We LOVE growing a garden. It's a family affair really. It all starts when the snow is flying outside with the seed catalogs and the layout planning. Just when we think winter Will.Never.End.... our chance to get dirty comes. The kids help in the tilling of the soil, digging of the holes and planting of the seeds. It's very rewarding to them once they see the fruits of their labor. </div>
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This is my new favorite summer salad. Remember the abundance I talked about earlier? This is a great recipe to you some of that up! Fresh veggies, pearled couscous and a smoked paprika dressing that's to die for. Seriously, I'd put this dressing on everything it's that good! I originally got this recipe from a cookbook but <i style="font-weight: bold;">revamped </i>it to make it my own. </div>
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Garlic, spinach, arugula, cucumbers, tomatoes, corn and squash. Oh, did I mention I love summer?<br />
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Right now we have an over abundance of Arugula. I absolutely love arugula! This peppery green is a wonderful addition to salads and I've also made pesto with it. Delicious! I have the recipe for you this week.....<br />
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I served this over whole wheat pasta and was eaten outside, in between an epic cannon ball contest at 8:30 at night. Yup.....It's summer time!<br />
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Here we are again. All the familiar feeling; excitement, nervousness are back once again. I'm happy to be able to bring more bees home. </div>
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We've gone with a new type of bee, Italian Bees....fitting don't you think? However this was purely by accident. The Carniolan variety we had before had problems with their queens this year. This is a problem we didn't want to take on; if you remember our problem with our queen in the past. You can read about it here: <a href="http://healthyappetitesllc.blogspot.com/2013/08/queen-bee-drama.html?m=1" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">http://healthyappetitesllc.blogspot.com/2013/08/queen-bee-drama.html?m=1</a></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Saute the onion and garlic, then toss everything in a casserole dish and let it cook in the oven for 1 hour. </span></div>
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This past week, we enjoyed our spring break. While the weather was less spring-like, we made the most of it and I have to say we enjoyed it immensely!</div>
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I unplugged, a bit and spent the time in tune to my children and myself and our needs as we breathed deeply and enjoyed spending time with those we hold dear. To me there's nothing better or more healing than surrounding yourself with those who bring you joy.</div>
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One of my most cherished moments this week was sea glass hunting with my daughter. The sound of the swirling ocean and crashing waves and smell of sea air is without a doubt the cure to whatever ails you. I could spend hours there at the seaside. It makes me look forward to adventures to come this summer! However, I do recommend heading to a beach whatever the season. Pure bliss!</div>
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I can honestly say, I love the people that are in my life. Every single person is unique and bring such wonderful qualities to the world. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Keep those close to you that bring you joy.</div>
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I took some time away from the blog to finish up my certification course and exams. I'm thrilled to say I've completed my qualifications and passed all exams with flying colors! I am now a Certified Health Coach! Yay!! Oh what a journey it has been. I've learned so much, met some fantastic people and I'm now connected to an amazing network that feels like family! I'm so happy I chose this path, knowing somewhere, all along, this is what I was meant to do. This is my life's work. Guiding people through their own wellness journey. Helping others reach their wellness goals. Supporting those who wish for a healthy life. I am here. I am ready!</div>
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This journey of mine does not end here. I believe that each experience is an added gift to the journey that we travel each day. I'm excited to learn more. To meet more people. To reach out to others. Yes, this journey has only begun for me. Life....bring it on!</div>
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There is a new piece to this blog I would like to add; a weekly affirmation. Affirmations are important tools that everyone can benefit from. An affirmation is a thought you think, a word you speak. We create our life's experiences with every thought and every word. The kinds of thoughts we think is important. It's important that we choose the words we speak wisely. <br />
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Wisdom of the Body is a nutrition principle which means that our bodies would tell us which foods we need - as long as we learn to listen. If your body is deficient in a particular nutrient, your desire to eat food containing that nutrient increases. However, years of unhealthy eating has taught our bodies to crave foods that we don't need. You can reprogram your brain to crave healthier foods by thinking about their health benefits. For example; I know that Salmon is high in brain boosting omega 3 fatty acids. Salmon is not my favorite fish, however I will eat it because I know it's good for me. With this knowledge, my body will soon crave the Salmon because I've listen to what my body is telling me.</div>
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I will be offering my Nutrition Program to students in grades 2-4.<br />
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<b> </b> Prior to being pregnant with my daughter, LOVED fish. I ate all kinds regularly. Then after giving birth, I couldn't even stand it! I didn't like anything about it; the taste, texture, nothing! Isn't it amazing how the chemical makeup of a woman's body changes with pregnancy! Fascinating!<br />
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My answer to this diet question is always a <b>Real Food Diet!</b> Real foods are foods that are grown, don't come in a box and most often can be eaten raw. They are naturally good for you because they haven't been altered in any way. We need to get back to reaching for the fruit or the veggie instead of the boxes of crackers, pretzels, candy etc. I'm not going to lie, I LOVE my cheese and crackers. I enjoy pretzels and hummus. These snacks are a small percentage out of my healthy eating for the day. I don't believe in depriving ourselves or restricting ourselves from foods that we enjoy; everything in moderation! I strive to eat healthy 90% of the time and indulge 10% of the time. <br />
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6 chicken thighs or 3 chicken breast (whichever your family prefers)</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06471273897043885076noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256463865183222636.post-30902749316873651522015-03-09T05:00:00.000-07:002015-03-09T05:00:10.195-07:00Weekly Newsletter: Bees, New beginnings and Honey MilkSadly we discovered our bees did not survive the winter. Sigh..... My heart sank. My husband found moisture in the hive, which is detrimental to the bees. There was plenty of honey, so they did not starve. Our brutal winter and excess amounts of snow seems to be the cause. The loss of a hive is a risk any beekeeper takes, sad none the less. Our plan was to add a second hive this spring. Instead we will rebuild the original hive and again cross our fingers.<br />
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This beekeeping road has been wonderful and crazy all at the same time. These amazing creatures and all the work they do is truly amazing. The "why's" of what they do can cause one to scratch their head..... ours had us doing this many times. I'm sad. It's a strange sense of loss.<br />
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2 cups of milk (whole, skim, soy, almonds whichever you like)</div>
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I hope you have a wonderful week. I know I will enjoy the lighter days ahead!</div>
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