Nutrition

Good Enough For Baby?

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Every time I put anything in my mouth, my 13 month old wants a bite or a sip.  I always try to give him one because I don’t want him to differentiate between what I eat and what I feed him, and I plan on having a “no kid food” policy in our home.  However many times I catch myself withholding something from him because I don’t want him eating or drinking it.  Examples- white flour products, sugary scones, iced decaf coffee, red wine, chips- you get the picture.  I have to ask myself why I will put something in my body that I won’t give my child.  I’m challenging myself this week to only consume things that I will let him try (and I’ll save the wine for after he goes to bed!).  I don’t want to squelch his curiosity and excitement for new foods, and I will radically clean up my diet at the same time.  After all, Continue reading Good Enough For Baby? →

Nutrition

“Julie and Julia” Bring Back Butter

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Yes, I might have been one of the last to see Julie and Julia, but thanks to Baby Day at the movies, I finally saw it!  One major thing resonated with me…Julia Child used about a stick of butter on everything she made, ate lots and lots of fabulously rich food for every meal, and both she and her husband lived to be over 90!  This movie has created a major revival of Child’s Mastering The Art of French Cooking sales, but people everywhere are freaking out over the fat content in her recipes.  Don’t!  We can learn a very important lesson from Julia: Continue reading “Julie and Julia” Bring Back Butter →

Prevention

2 Apples a Day Keeps Breast Cancer Away

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There really is a reason we should’ve listened to the wisdom of our grandmothers.  Turns out if you eat 2 apples a day, you will lower your risk of breast cancer by 30%!  There’s lots of talk about breasts on this site, mainly referring to feeding, but since breast cancer awareness month is almost here, I’m going to be encouraging you moms to take care of yourselves!  This coincides perfectly with apple season quickly approaching, so my sister and I are going to take our families on a field trip to an apple orchard to pick bushels and bushels.  We’ll be eating 2 a day and I invite you to take part in our 2 a day challenge! Continue reading 2 Apples a Day Keeps Breast Cancer Away →

Prevention

First Tip on Avoiding the FLU!

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I hate to admit that I’m somewhat of a germ-a-phobe, though if you know me, you already know that. You can always count on me to have a essential oil based anti-bacterial on hand. I really like EO Sanitizing Hand Wipes.They smell great and don’t leave a sticky feeling on your hands. Anyway, everyone is constantly telling me that colds and flus are good for children and they help build their immune systems and it’s all a big part of childhood. My theory on this is Continue reading First Tip on Avoiding the FLU! →