Six Simple Food Tricks To Beat The Winter Blues
Do you feel a little bummed out in the winter? The two of us definitely favor the warm, sunny summer months and Tammy even named her daughter Summer, since we love the season so much. And in the winter we tend to feel less happy. It turns out, theres actually a reason why! When were exposed to sunlight our brains produce endorphins, our bodys feel good chemicals. In the winter time, with less sun, we make fewer endorphins and were less content.
Buffalo Egg Salad Sliders
Heres a great twist on traditional buffalo wings and hamburger sliders that wont leave youfeeling sluggish!These Buffalo Egg Salad Sliders are just 160 calories a piece and packed with protein to keep you feeling satisfied – yum!Ingredients(makes 4 servings)4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped (We use Egglands Best because they contain 25 percent less saturated fat than ordinary brands)1 tablespoon of light mayonnaise1 tablespoon of non-fat …
Kale and Green Veggie “Ice” Cubes
If you’re like us and most Moms, you’re always looking for shortcuts to save time while you’re also in search of easy ways to squeeze more nutrients into your diet, as well as into your kid’s diets. These Kale and Green Veggie “Ice” Cubes do just the trick! They’re the perfect way to help your…
Healthy Pizza Recipe For Picky “Just The Crust” Kids
The other day my kids were out with a friend whose family took them to pizza for dinner. One of my daughters is picky, and its not always easy to get her to eat food with a lot of nutritional value – shed be happy to eat crackers or candy all day!The other mom reported back to me excitedly that my daughter had eaten a ton – lots of the dough of the pizza …
6 Tips for Staying Slim During BBQ (and Bikini) Season!
Barbeque season is here along with all of its usual fun – outdoor games and delicious food! A few weeks ago, we had our annual Memorial Day cookout and each arrived with the platters of food that everyone expects (our vegetable crudit) in addition to something else healthy and also yummy.