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Guide to healthy grains: think beyond rice and quinoa!

Naturally gluten-free and a complete protein, amaranth is the little grain that could. It’s a bit trickier to cook with, though, given it’s slightly crunchy texture. Also, it’s good to know that it has an … See more

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One-Ingredient, High-Protein Quinoa Bread. Yup, you read right.

WEBHigh-Protein Quinoa Bread. 1. Add the quinoa and water to a bowl and stir to make sure that the quinoa is well covered by the water. Allow it to soak overnight (to sprout; this will help you better digest the bread/nutrients). 2. The …

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Healthy make ahead breakfast recipes kids will actually eat.

WEBJust like the kind from the store, pull your homemade waffles out of the freezer and pop them into a toaster. Breakfast will be ready fewer than 3 minutes. Quick tip: Place a small piece of parchment or wax paper between each waffle as you pack them into a freezer-safe storage bag or container. This will make it easier to pull them apart when

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10 allergen-free food blogs for tips and recipes everyone can eat.

WEBJust remember to check each blog and each recipe for the allergens you’re trying to avoid: They don’t all ditch all eight of the most common food allergens. Top: The Allergy-Friendly Cook | Corn Flake Graham Crackers at Fork and Beans | Devil’s Food Cake at Allyson Kramer | Paleo Chicken Marbella at Tess the Domestic Diva.

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10 easy cold and flu recipes with natural immune boosters

WEBIf you’re looking for natural immune-system boosters during cold and flu season, the key ingredients for reducing inflammation and boosting our immune systems to look for are: -garlic. -turmeric. -ginger. -green tea. -vitamin C from citrus and dark, leafy greens. So I’ve put together these really delicious, family-friend cold and flu

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9 healthy breakfast ideas that kids can make themselves.

WEB9 healthy breakfast ideas kids can make all by themselves. (Well, maybe not toddlers.) 1. English Muffin Breakfast Pizzas. Every kid loves an English muffin pizza and this breakfast version for English Muffing Breakfast Pizzas from Two Peas & Their Pod is a morning favorite.

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5 small diet changes that make a big overall difference

WEB2. Eat protein at every meal. 3. Start every snack with fruits and/or vegetables. 4. Drop all sugary drinks. 5. Incorporate probiotics into my daily diet. In fact, I’m pretty amazed at how my five dietary changes played out, and what they’ve meant for my eating habits overall.

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20 healthier ice cream toppings for better-for-you sundaes.

WEBRoasted Strawberry Ice Cream Sundaes | Simple Bites. Roasted strawberries. Homemade blueberry sauce. Balsamic strawberries. Sautéed plums or sautéed bananas (from my cookbook Make It Ea sy !) Chia seed strawberry jam. Peach compote. Related: 10 healthy popsicle recipes for all summer long.

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How to cook pasta perfectly, even ahead of time

WEB4. Drizzle the pasta with a little bit of olive oil, 1-2 teaspoons per pound of pasta. Toss to coat and spread the pasta in a single layer on a sheet pan to cool. 5. Once completely cooled, put the pasta in an airtight container or ziplock bag for storage in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. 6.

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Best store-bought snacks for healthy summer snacking on the go.

WEBGranola bars are a lifesaver, but also typically packed with sugar. With only 4 grams of sugar—plus 3 to ­4 grams of protein and 1000mg Omega­3s—these tasty Mamma Chia Organic Chia Vitality Bars are an exception. The Maple Sea Salt is my favorite and the kids’ favorite, too, which makes toting these super easy.

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What is oat milk, and is it okay for kids

WEBYes, overall oat milk is safe for kids over 12 months just like cow’s milk, and may be a good choice for children who are nut-free, gluten-free, or soy-free. It may also be a good lunchbox alternative for kids in a nut-free school, day care, or camp, because the flavor is appealing. Still, there are some nutritional factors to consider.

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5 snack tray ideas for kids to munch on all day. Say no to snack …

WEB4. Mini-sandwich bento tray for kids from @FBDblog. South African mom Fatima inspires with her take on a bento box of snacks — a serving tray with individual compartments of veggies, grapefruit slices (or you could use oranges), plus bite-sized slices of whole-grain bread smothered in natural peanut butter and honey.

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How I lost 25lbs in 3 months with Bright Line Eating

WEBThe core principles of Bright Line Eating are “Bright Lines” (surprise), which are clear boundaries that we don’t cross. Sort of like how a non-smoker doesn’t smoke just one cigarette every now and then. The four Bright Lines are: sugar, flour, meals and quantities. Which means no sugar; no flour; only 3 meals a day all planned and set

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7 great food TV shows for kids on Netflix, Hulu, and the Food …

WEBThe Kids Menu. Like Fed Up, The Kids Menu is a documentary available on Netflix about how healthy eating, especially in childhood, is very important. Unlike Fed Up , The Kids Menu uses a more upbeat approach: It shows kids and schools making positive changes with food and nutrition as part of their education.

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Can vitamin-infused VitaCup coffee help with energy

WEBNone of them will help you get rich. Here’s the scoop. via @drinkvitacup. This environmentally-conscious, California-based company starts with a decent, medium-roast Aribica bean base for all their coffees, which are then infused with various vitamins and high-quality ingredients to promote various shades of well-being.

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Why you should be eat wheat germ + recipes to get you started

WEBWheat germ is the embryo of the wheat grain. That means that it germinates to form wheat grass (get it: germ inates). When wheat is processed to make white flour, the germ is removed. In fact, it’s considered waste, which is a shame given that it’s the most nutritious part of the entire wheat kernel. Wheat germ contains an astounding 23

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Choco Rush craft chocolate bar subscription service. Yum.

WEBWith Halloween coming up, I’ve got chocolate on my mind. But I’m craving good chocolate. Really good chocolate. While my kids enjoy their annual pass to gorge on the junkiest candy they can get their hands on, I’ll happily indulge in my private stash of awesomely high-quality, ethically made bean-t0-bar chocolate thanks to Choco Rush, a …

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Web Coolness: Picky eater help, kiwi Kim Kardashian & more.

WEBHere are some of our favorite food links from around the web this week. We hope that you like them, too. Hand carved kiwis featuring popular celebrities including Mr. T, Ron Burgundy, and a must-see Kim Kardashian.. Peer pressure (not parent pressure) helps picky eaters try new foods.

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The best packaged avocado: 2 truly viable alternatives we've found

WEBThe best packaged avocado: 2 options I love. Make and serve your big-batch of guacamole in this traditional basalt rock molcajete from Williams-Sonoma. The presentation at the table alone is worth it! 1. Pre-diced, ready-to-eat fresh avocado: Wholly Avocado. Not everyone is a fan of the Wholly Guacamole’s Smashed Avocado single …

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Do kids need a permit for a lemonade stand or bake sale

WEBIn New York City, pop-up lemonade stands are prohibited without a license. In Nashville, where I live, if you’re under 16 and don’t sell more than 3 times per year or make more than $3000, you don’t need a permit for a lemonade stand. In Georgia, police were unsure how and where the kids’ lemonade was made, so they shut three girls

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The ice-cream lickers are disgusting. But are they creating legit

WEBIt goes like this: Person removes ice cream lid in store. Person licks ice cream from the tub. Person replaces lid and puts ice cream back in store freezer. Person shares video because, “internet fame.”. Person caught, arrested Person, if adult, can face up to 20 years in jail for felony tampering. Repeat.

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