Got Gas?

Got Gas?

Gas can be a sign of healthy digestion. I made the mistake of saying this to a family member many years ago and we’re all suffering the consequences. Ha! But it is true. Occasional gas without odor is a sign of digestion. We want to digest our food and gas and bowel...
How About A Picnic!

How About A Picnic!

One of my favorite childhood memories is having a picnic with my mother. I remember the feel of the woven straw picnic basket and the soft golden plaid of the well-loved picnic blanket. Recently, I took my 2-year-old on his first picnic. Now, he requests a picnic...
Can You Count To 9?

Can You Count To 9?

Do any of you struggle to eat vegetables? Is it the taste, the texture or the amount? Everyone has food preferences. Some of you may prefer raw produce, cooked fruits and vegetables or mixing produce in soups or smoothies. Find your preference and embrace it. This...
Rainbow Diet 4 You!

Rainbow Diet 4 You!

The guideline for fruit and vegetables is 9 servings per day. How many servings of fruit and vegetables do you eat each day? ​ If you’re eating 0, aim to eat 1 serving of fruit and 1 serving of vegetable each day for one week. If you’re eating 2, aim to eat 1 serving...
Are You Going Bananas?

Are You Going Bananas?

Does the month of February make you see hearts or does it make you go bananas? Bananas are the fruit of the month. This fruit is loaded with nutrition including fiber, natural sugars and potassium. Potassium and fiber are both valuable nutrients for heart health. Most...