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Start Your Morning Right: Healthy Breakfast Recipes

We’ve all heard the saying, “breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” Getting proper nutrition jump starts your metabolism and helps you keep your energy up through the entire day. Sometimes though, its tough to get your little sleepyheads to eat in the morning. But with a little creativity and some healthy ingredients, you can make sure their little bodies are revved up and ready for a good day. Sunshine Smoothie

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Herbal Teas During Pregnancy

When you’re pregnant, drinking a cup of caffeine-free herbal tea may seem like a better option than downing a cup of coffee or black tea. But Dr. Laura Riley, author of “Pregnancy: The Ultimate Week By Week Pregnancy Guide,” argues that drinking any herbal teas while you are pregnant is not safe for you or your baby. The American Pregnancy Association recommends certain teas, but only with the approval of your doctor or midwife.

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Snack Foods for Teens

Almost overnight, your healthy, normal child has turned into a ravenous teenager who spends almost every minute rummaging through the refrigerator, looking for something to snack on. If you haven’t already, teach your teenager about the importance of choosing healthy snacks over sugary, salty or fatty ones and how to properly portion her snacks so that she doesn’t eat too much.