Real Food and Nutrition

What I Would Feed my Family on a Monthly Budget of $250

January 23, 2012

I had way too much fun writing this post.
I hinted on Facebook last week that I was working on a post detailing what I would buy if I could only spend $250 a month for our family of 5 (we currently spend $450, although that does include some household goods/toiletries, which my $250 budget doesn't).
My [...]

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Can Coupons Be Used Responsibly?

January 18, 2012

Written by Courtney, Contributing Writer
As mothers raising families in a tough economy, we are always looking for ways to save money and make our dollars stretch a little further. Since the beginning of time, mothers have learned to be wise stewards of the limited resources available to them. More recently, many have turned to coupons [...]

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5 Frugal Real Food Meal Ideas

January 3, 2012

Written by Mindy, Contributing Writer
Without proper planning, a whole foods diet can be more draining on your wallet than you might expect! However, by menu planning and incorporating meals with lower cost ingredients into my meal plans, I actually spend the same amount on groceries now as I did before we made the switch to [...]

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Pumpkin Spice Pancakes: A Perfect Winter Breakfast

December 30, 2011

There is nothing like the sweet combination of pumpkin and spices for the perfect winter breakfast.
Not to mention the fact that pumpkin is a seasonal winter veggie extraordinaire, boasting large amounts of fiber, potassium, magnesium, vitamins C and E, and plenty of antioxidants in the form of carotenoids (which gives pumpkin its deep orange hue). [...]

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Too Many Holiday Sweets? Give Your Body a Sugar Break

December 28, 2011

Am I the only one who finds the holidays a struggle with all of the sugary temptation? I'm over at Simple Organic, talking about an important thing that we can do to help our bodies combat the sugar overload...
Holidays are a time for indulging. We stuff ourselves on turkey feasts, swear that we couldn’t eat [...]

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Using Herbal Powders to Supplement a Healthy Diet: An Alternative to the Daily Multivitamin

December 13, 2011

Written by Courtney, Contributing Writer
The foods we consume and the lifestyle we live form the foundation of our health. The nutrients in the foods we eat are the building blocks for all of the biological activity within the various systems of our bodies. Disease occurs when our bodies lack the nutrients necessary to perform these [...]

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11 Simple Meals for Busy Nights

November 15, 2011

As 2011 comes to an end, we’re sharing helpful lists to help you save money, stay healthy, get organized, creatively repurpose, frugally gift-give, intentionally celebrate and more in our “11 Things for 2011” series throughout these holiday months.
Written by Kate Tietje, Contributing Writer
It's already mid-November. Thanksgiving is fast approaching, and after that is Christmas, [...]

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Keeping Your Family Healthy During Cold and Flu Season

October 28, 2011

Written by Brandy, Contributing Writer
It's that time of year again. The season that many moms dread for their families - cold and flu season.
Each year I review my old list and research new ways to try and keep our family as healthy as possible. It's hard enough when a family of four or five gets [...]

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Boosting Your Immunity: Mushroom Soup with Herbs

October 14, 2011

Written by Meg Dickey, Contributing Writer
Our Valley finally began it's annual cooling trend last week. After several months of nearly 100 degree heat, we were able to enjoy a rainstorm, complete with chilly temperatures and a delightful nip in the air.
Along with those blissful breezes come the sniffles and sneezes... when we start to feel [...]

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Treat Yourself to Healthier, Real Food Desserts (A Giveaway!)

October 13, 2011

Does eating healthy, real foods mean giving up all desserts and other sweet treats?
I definitely don't think that the eating well and enjoying dessert have to be in opposition to one another. In fact, it's really about the ingredients that you use, far more than about the particular dish that you're creating. So in theory, [...]

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