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Healthy Eating is Love
posted by: Kia
When we feed our kids (and ourselves) healthy food it is an expression of love because it shows that we give importance to good health. Being healthy and having healthy kids is something that we can easily take for granted…it can be one of those things that we don’t appreciate until it’s gone!
My dad passed away 23 years ago on this day, he had cancer and a number of other health issues…healthy eating was never tops on his list. I think losing him when I was at such a young age left me with an appreciate for life but it has only been since my daughter came into my life that I really started connecting healthy eating with my own health. Being responsible for her health and well being has been a great motivator and catalyst for me to take care of myself too so that I can be a good role model for her. We all have different reasons for choosing to make healthy eating a priority, for me a lot of it has to do with knowing that I want to be as good to my body as I can so that I can be around for a long time! I shared this quote on twitter yesterday “Those who think they have no time for healthy eating, will sooner or later have to find time for illness” ~ Edward Stanley
Seeing this heart shaped apple this morning reminded me of how grateful I am for my good health – I was close to Hannah’s age when my dad passed away so being able to wake up and spend another day with her is something I am grateful for every morning. So it was with a thankful heart that I cut up this apple and enjoyed it with my daughter.
Happy Healthy Eating
Kia
Tags: apples, family, good health, kids eating, life
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Reading this, I want to say something profound and comforting and appropriate, but I will have to just go with (((hugs))) for you and your family on this sad anniversary.
Aww thanks so much for your sweet comment and hugs…really appreciated!
Thanks for all the great comments you’ve shared on our blog…we hope you received our email last week!
Hugs for missing your Dad
So true about taking care of ourselves so we can be around for our kids! That’s a great quote too – I missed your tweet – I’ve still not got the hang of twittering 
What a cool apple! <3
Thanks so much Cristi…I know that you know what it’s like.
Ooh I’d be happy to chat about twitter anytime…I love it
Really cook apple eh?! I thought it was just perfect for today.
Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment!
What a touching tribute to your father. And the heart-shaped apple is just perfect.
No, I didn’t see an email from you. Now, I’m off to check my trash can and spam folder!
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