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The Kids Cook Monday

posted by: Kia

Hannah and I made pancakes for Daddy’s birthday breakfast!  This was the first time we used this recipe and I must say they turned our really yummy ....

Leaky Gut…

posted by: Kia

This is our final guest post by Dr. Heather Manley we have really enjoyed sharing her fantastic articles!

A common term to describe the malabsorption of nutrients in the small intestine.

I love the digestive system. Really do. It works so hard for us by transforming the foods we eat into nutrients that fuel our bodies to function,... ....

Color Thy Plate!

posted by: Kia

This is Part 2 in our guest blogger series with Dr. Heather Manley

I feel like a broken record, maybe even a persistent nagger, but hey, I really believe in this stuff! And I know Kia does as well.

Whole Colorful Food Rocks your Body!

I am not telling people to eat more produce (although that could be a good post! ), but I am suggesting, with very good reasoning, to purchase and hue your plate with... ....

What is Human Body Detectives all about?

posted by: Kia

One Sunday morning, while flipping pancakes, I thought about writing a story, actually stories, about the different systems of the body, filled with adventure yet still educational. I couldn’t stop thinking about it. So after breakfast, I literally:

 1. came up with 5 physiological body systems I could... ....

The Kids Cook Monday!

posted by: Kia

My daughter Hannah and I have lots of fun in the kitchen so it was a perfect fit for us to join “The Kids Cook Monday”... ....

The Human Body Detectives Are Coming!

posted by: Kia

We are really excited to have The Human Body Detectives creator, Dr. Heather Manely, join us as our guest blogger next week! Have you heard of the Human Body Detectives? If not, then you’re in for a real treat!

The Human Body Detectives feature two young “Human Body Detectives,” Merrin and Pearl, who magically enter different systems in the body to solve health mysteries. Through action packed educational adventures, listeners learn how the various systems work and which foods... ....

Loving the Summer RAINBOW!

posted by: Kia

This post was written by Wendy Wright of  Okanagan Greens

We are truly fortunate to live in the Okanagan Valley and enjoy the bountiful, healthy summer harvest that every year brings.  Berries and cherries, crisp greens, peaches and plums, garlic galore, popping little tomatoes and radishes et cetera, et cetera!

This the BEST time of year to apply what I am calling the Rainbow Regime: ....

Bento Box Rainbows!!!

posted by: Kia

I have to start off this post by saying if you haven’t been to the site What’s For Lunch At Our House  you are in for a treat!!! This site is full of great bento box lunch ideas and the photos are truly eye candy!!!!

We were fortunate enough to come across the extrememly talented Mama behind the bento box creations via twitter and I was so thrilled to have her review our Today... ....

Rainbow Tomato Casserole!

posted by: Kia

I needed another way to use up the oodles and oodles of “these here” tomatoes:

So, I twisted and tweaked an old Paula Deen recipe to make it a bit healthier.

Here is what I came up with. It met with approval on all fronts, except I... ....

Healthy Kitchen Takeover…Part 4!

posted by: The Queen of Brussels Sprouts

One of the keys to healthy eating is portion control, especially with meats and carbs. Honestly, we can’t give up either around here, so we have figured out a way to help ourselves eat less.

The tip for today: Simply offer more side dishes! I mean it. If you serve steak, that is fine. But, each person does not need and entire NY strip to themselves. Cut each one in half. Then, offer more than just russet potatoes as the side.

Try steamed green beans, corn, and sweet potatoes... ....