May 20, 2013
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I got an email from a friend and reader recently. She’d seen a blog post on another site that asked “How many nights a week do your kids eat the same things as you do?” All of the comments were … Continue reading
May 8, 2013 by Lacy | 2 Comments
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How do you feel about GMOs? Do you think they should be labeled on foods we buy?
April 19, 2013
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Is it warm where you are? Because we just finished getting our second round of snow in two weeks! Another 12 inches or so at my house (on top of the 14 we already had) has made for a somewhat … Continue reading
April 16, 2013 by Lacy | 0 comments
Today, I’ve got part one of my Healthy Eating for Families talk video!
I gave this talk for the Rocky Mountain Parents As Teachers group, and it was a ton of fun. I covered three simple strategies for getting your families to eat healthier, and this video covers the first strategy: eat real food.
The video quality is not great, but the audio is just fine, so it gets the message across! What do you think? Can you commit to swapping out ONE processed food your family eats now for something closer to real food? Let me know in the comments below, and please share this video with your friends.
April 8, 2013
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It’s a sad truth that sometimes even foods that seem healthy can be bad for our health and our planet. Here are seven foods you should never eat—and easy ways to swap them out and get them out of your … Continue reading
March 25, 2013
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What’s a flexitarian, you ask? Why, someone who only eats yogis! (Ba-dum CHING!) Actually, a flexitarian is someone who eats vegetarian some of the time, and eats meat some of the time. A lot of people are choosing to go … Continue reading
March 6, 2013
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OK, actually, it’s a sale on the new ebook From Garbage to Gourmet: For two days only, From Garbage to Gourmet is on sale for 50% off! My friend, Carrie Issac of Colorado Bargains, has written a brand new ebook chock-a-block … Continue reading
February 27, 2013
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I didn’t realize it until recently, but I am a hostess at heart. I grew up in Texas, and there is a reason it’s called “Southern hospitality,” because there are still vestiges there of a time when you wouldn’t dream … Continue reading
January 16, 2013
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I was at the grocery store yesterday, and I passed the marked down “manager’s specials” section twice before I went in. Why? Because there was someone else shopping in the little alcove where they’re kept. I could chalk it up … Continue reading
January 14, 2013
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Snacking is a big part of any healthy eating plan, but it can be fraught with problems. First of all, if you rely on store-bought, pre-packaged snacks, you’re going to be spending an arm and a leg—especially if they’re organic. But if … Continue reading