It’s time to toss the pre-packaged oatmeal for a healthier, more delicious option! Many people assume oatmeal takes too much time and requires cooking on the stovetop, but that’s not true! Making a delicious bowl or mason jar of oatmeal can be done in just 3 minutes! This is our favorite family recipe that can…
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If you’re a parent, you probably fight a daily battle with sugar. Most of us can attest to the noticeable effects of sugar on our kids’ behavior: “bouncing off the walls.” Study after study has demonstrated the negative side of added sugar: elevated cholesterol, liver inflammation and type 2 diabetes are on the rise among…
As a busy mom, I love smoothies! They are seriously my go to meal almost daily in the summer. Though the internet will have you believe that smoothies are easy peasy, in my experience they are absolutely not foolproof. There have been plenty of times that I whip up what I think is a simple…
Why add black strap molasses to oatmeal? Though molasses is a sweetener, it is actually quite the powerhouse of nutrition. Just 2 tsp of molasses contains: 133 mg calcium (13% daily value) 67 mg magnesium (21% daily value) 0.5 mg iron (3% daily value) 300mg potassium (12% daily value) .01 mg vitamin B6 (10% daily…
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Oh, how do I love you, smoothies. Let me count the ways. I love that I pack in nutrition even on picky eating days. I love the pretty colors of the yummy fruit and greens. And, that my family slurps them down while staying nice n’ lean.I love how my son wants to press the blender button.And,…
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