Health

The Hunger Days… When Your Appetite Won’t Go Away

Do you ever wake up with ravenous hunger that doesn’t seem to go away, no matter what you do or eat?!  Those days when you can’t get food off your brain and it seems to take captive your thoughts?  Maybe you eat a meal only to find you are hungry shortly thereafter.  I get those days too and they are NOT FUN! But, not only are they dreadful, they can be downright scary, especially to anyone that is losing weight or has lost weight and is trying to keep it off.  Our ‘security gland’ is triggered and we can easily feel out of control because we may not know HOW to turn off the hunger signal.

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Health, Recipes

What to Drink When You Don’t Want Water

It is no hidden secret that we all need to drink water.  Every day. About 8-12 glasses.  Without fail.  
When I was in college, I was a professional water drinker- really!  It was my lifestyle.  It was normal.  But as we all know, life changes and some habits become more challenging. Now, as a busy mommy, I must make a very concerted effort each day to drink water.  Sip, sip!   

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Sun Basket Meal Delivery Review- Did It Deliver?

With an abundance of options for meal kit delivery services right now, the question is what makes any one stand out? How are these services different and unique? Which one should my family try? Does it deliver quality consistently? Does it accommodate for the nutritional needs and preferences of your family? And of course, everyone wants to know… is it worth the cost? Recently we tried out Sun Basket to see just exactly what makes this one unique and if it lived up to it’s promise…

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Health, Recipes

Are You Eating Enough Fish? (Plus, Tangy Tuna Salad Recipe)

Confession: I rarely consume the recommended 2 servings of fish per week (8-12oz).  This isn’t because I don’t like fish.  On the contrary, I adore fish and most types of seafood including scallops, crab, and lobster!  And all through pregnancy I have been dreaming of some really good sushi!!  But, when you live with a spouse who dislikes, no, abhors any and all seafood, including it into the meal plan is quite challenging.  But, I learned in those early months as a newlywed I can either view the glass as half full or empty.  Right?!

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Health, Life

Is It Really Possible to Eliminate Added Sugar?…One Mom’s Story

Every bite you take is either fighting disease or feeding it. –Anonymous

As described in the Sugar Series, Part 1 and Part 2, sugar has a way of sneaking into our kitchen and meals, becoming a friend and sabotaging our taste buds. Knowingly or unknowingly, we have allowed it. But, we don’t have to permit it to invade our lives. The first step is knowing the facts and the second is understanding where it is coming from. For knowledge to lead to action, we need to be convinced it is actually possible. Are you?

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How Much Sugar is Too Much?

Some simple facts about sugar:
It tastes good.
It is harmful to our health.
Americans eat too much of it.
No one needs a healthcare provider to give recommendations to cut back on sugary foods and beverages. We all know what we should do. But these are the questions that everyone really wants to know…

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