You probably know the importance of making healthy choices even amidst a jam-packed schedule. And making healthy food choices goes a long way for you and the entire family. But the question is always, how? How can you make healthy food choices when there’s barely enough time as it is? If you are busy with…
Tips for Families to Stay Active During the Busy Holiday Season
Something interesting happens during the holiday season, every holiday season. It’s something that every busy family goes through. We somehow decide that our usual schedules are not full enough, so we pile as many additional things onto our plates as possible. We volunteer. We host a party. We help plan another party. We cook for…
Getting Adequate Sleep to Maintain Good Health
When you think of staying healthy you may immediately think of eating a balanced diet and getting enough physical activity. You may not immediately think that you need to get enough sleep to maintain good health as well. But since we’re on the topic, do you get enough sleep at night? If not, then you…
3 Great Reasons to Include Local, Seasonal Foods in Your Diet
You’ve probably heard many suggestions to eat local, seasonal foods. And while you also think it’s a great idea, you might not be clear on exactly why. Look at any restaurant menu and they will proudly boast about their “Seasonal Fruits” dessert, or go into any supermarket and you’re met with their display of seasonal…
Keys to Creating an Effective Family Budget
When you think of budgeting, you might think of phrases like “cutting back” or “trimming the fat.” Sounds a bit like going on a diet, right? You can’t seem to help feeling like somehow you’re going to be deprived or restricted in some way. But you move forward anyway because you know that being in…
Simple Tips for Healthy Eating on the Go
I am sure at one time or another you have found yourself in the fast food lane starving and craving something, anything to eat. If you’re trying to eat healthy though, you know this is not where you need to be. Fortunately, this doesn’t have to be. But how do you avoid the drive-thru and…
12 Tips to Start a Mindful Eating Practice
When was the last time you had a mindful meal? When we sit down to eat, we are not just eating, we are consuming our thoughts, emotions and the circumstances surrounding us. Rushing through a meal, or being stressed, frustrated, tired, or distracted can hinder your ability to digest properly and derive adequate nourishment for…
Simple Ways To Develop Healthy Eating Habits (And Stick With Them)
When you decide to make changes to your health, you will probably start to think about ways to develop healthy eating habits. Yet with our current food trends, this goal can get confusing. You might be dazed on where to begin. Your reasons for wanting to eat healthily might include one of these: lose weight…
