It’s so easy!!! Just add more in your diet. Try something new (make it a try it Tuesday), cook them a different way (bake, steam, eat them raw), share with a friend. Unplug from … Continue reading
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Category Archives: dietary health
Snacks are “Mini Meals”
According to the American Heart Association up to 20% of our daily nutrient intake comes from snacks. After school snacking for kids can be a time to choose nutrient rich foods. Studies show half of kids are choosing snacks that … Continue reading
The Kitchen Appliance That Changed My Life
The Kitchen Appliance That Changed My Life Once upon a time, being the rule follower that I am, I followed the recipe and attempted to pour batches of butternut squash soup into a blender to puree chunks of butternut … Continue reading
Save The Date
Movin’ It with Mrs. Oregon will host it’s next event in Beaverton May 18th at Stoller Middle School from 11-2pm!! Check out this video from out last event at University of Portland. For more Movin’ It updates visit www.movingoregon.org!!! In health, … Continue reading
Breanna Bond,9, Loses 66 Pounds, Maintains Healthy Diet
I wanted to share this inspiring story of a families success at getting healthy together. The Bond family helped their 9 year old daughter loose 66 pounds by moving more and eating better foods. This article was posted on the … Continue reading
PACE and Prenatal Nutrition
Today I had the privilege of speaking to a class room of kids from the North Clackamas PACE program about prenatal and pregnancy nutrition. Since 1995 the PACE program has served pregnant and parenting teens in the North Clackamas School District. With … Continue reading
Pediatric Obesity… Buzz Words?
Pediatric Obesity….What do you think of when you hear those words? Are there negative connotations or stigmas attached? Have these words become buzz words in our society? When I hear the words “Pediatric Obesity” I think of a huge problem that … Continue reading
Kick-A$$ Hair Diet
I came across this post on one of my favorite style blogs and couldn’t help but repost it! We know that a healthy diet full of vitamins and minerals improves the health of your hair. Here is a days worth of recipes … Continue reading
Honey BADgers Kickin’ ASSphalt and eatin’ PBJs
I love when random fun things happen, and I can share them with all of you. While at a sushi restaurant/planning meeting for my Hood to Coast Team (Honey BADgers Kickin’ ASSphalt) I brought up how I was going to make banana PBJs for … Continue reading
And The Winner Is….
Toni!!! Frozen Yogurt Sorbet Recipe Entry #5: Thank you so much Toni for your amazing recipe. I have personally added it to my list of new favorite healthy deserts. Toni sent me this picture of her saying, “yeahhhh and thank … Continue reading
Yogurt Fruit Salad: Entry#7 Sarah
Yogurt Fruit Salad I first tasted a version of this salad in high school at a cross-country potluck. It was so good! I asked the kid who brought it what the dressing was, and when he said yogurt, I went … Continue reading
Healthier Huevos Rancheros: Entry #6 Mollie
Healthier Huevos Rancheros Ingredients: Salsa (recipe to follow) 1 can black beans 2 smashed garlic cloves 1/2 cup warm water 4 6-inch corn tortillas 3 tablespoons olive oil 4 eggs Crumbled queso fresco and chopped cilantro for serving Directions: Drain … Continue reading
Frozen Yogurt Sorbet Style: Entry #5 Toni
Frozen Yogurt: Sorbet Style! Recently I have been exploring the non-dairy side of food, especially when it comes to dessert. You see I have a love/hate relationship with ice cream. I have never really had an issue with dairy, but … Continue reading
Spice Up Your Life
Spice Up Your Life As part of my education I was required to take food service related classes. One class in particular made a lasting impression on me and it was a cooking class taught by a chef. It was … Continue reading
Our Relationship With Food, And Our Bodies
Continuing the series of ” Reversing Body Hatred,” I bring you Part 3, “Our Relationship With Food, And Our Bodies.” This post was written by Ashley Warneking and myself. I hope you enjoy our insights, as we shares our hearts with you. God, … Continue reading
Allergy-friendly Thyme Chicken: Entry #3 Heather
Allergy-friendly Thyme Chicken This is a recipe I have kept in my mental rolodex for far too long. I have changed it so much from the original, my husband would never be able to figure it out. I have finally … Continue reading
Implications of Body Hatred
Dear friends, I know I am not alone when I say that there have been times in my life where I have hated things about my body. I will be the first to admit that I even become intimated by … Continue reading
I’ve Got a Lovely Bunch of Coconuts…
I have a crazy coconut obsession!! I even drink coconut water instead of sports drinks after hard workouts! I have been seeing coconut inspired snacks popping up all over the place in health food stores, pinterest, and on healthy cooking … Continue reading
A New American Breakfast
Who doesn’t love breakfast? I love it so much I have it for dinner many nights. Talking with my friend Thao (who’s from Vietnam) the other day about American breakfasts I realized that we eat a lot of sugary things … Continue reading
Gluten Free or Not to Be?
There is a lot of hype about following a gluten free diet. There are celebrity cookbooks that encourage people to eat gluten free and more products are becoming available as gluten free. The biggest benefit of so much press for … Continue reading
A cup of Joe
This week I attended the re-branding launch party for Longbottom Coffee in Hillsboro, Oregon. I learned so much about the little beans they use. It got me thinking… with all these beans consumed around the world, are there any studied … Continue reading
Probiotics and Fermented Foods
Most people have probably heard of probiotics in yogurt. Probiotics are live microorganisms that provide a health benefit to the host when consumed adequately. Probiotics are naturally occurring in foods that are fermented. Fermentation is an ancient form of preservation … Continue reading
