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: Foods
GoodnessKnows, Healthy Grocery Girl, and Portland Bicycle Tours
Goodnessknows bars…my new snack obsession!! These little squares are new to Portland, Denver and Seattle. This month I helped welcome them to the bike capital of our state… Portland. I took part in a very fun bike excursion with Portland Bicycle … 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
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
Shorter Life Spans
Today I feel that I need to share the more serious side of what our nation as a whole is facing as our obesity rates rise. I do this not to scare, intimidate, or belittle. I share this with you in … 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
What did you say? Hearing loss?
Heart for Health was asked to feature this great article written by guest blogger John O. Hearing loss is a very important issue that is greatly under covered in the area of prevention. Enjoy… In health, Tara Arnold RN Healthy … Continue reading
love your skin
Your skin is the largest organ on your body. Skin is the protector from the elements and microbes as well as the regulator of body temperature. Through skin we are allowed the sensations of heat, cold and touch. Tanning has … 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
Fun With Healthy Foods For Kids: Entry #4 Erin
I saw this picture on FB of Erin’s awesome fun way to display healthy foods for kids. I asked her to share her idea’s with all of us!! What an awesome mom she is making healthy foods so fun for … 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
Everyone Loves a Winner
“Bikini (or Board Shorts for the guys) Ready, While Loving Food” Contest Week 2: Prize Announcement!!! I hope you are all putting your creative cooking hats. Week 2 is here and I am ready to announce some fabulous prizes for … 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
The Stinky Pee Veggie
Asparagus Spring is coming and soon we will have more local NW produce than we’ll know what to do with. But for now, there are just a few fruits and vegetables that are locally grown and in season in April. One of those … 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
“Get Your Plate In Shape”
This year the theme for National Nutrition Month is “Get Your Plate In Shape”. When planning meals it’s important to think about the final product. With each meal a variety of foods from each food group is necessary in order … Continue reading
Breast is Best
In response to a great question asked by a reader, it is never to early to start thinking about your kids nutrition. Let’s talk about infant nutrition and why, “Breast Is Best!” *Studies show that the risk of childhood obesity … Continue reading
Eat Smarter & Welcome Amanda
I want to thank Tara for the opportunity to post to her blog. With today’s obesity epidemic, it’s great to have someone like Tara promoting an overall healthy lifestyle. My name is Amanda Haag and I am a registered dietitian. I currently … Continue reading
Video: how to make a quinoa salad
I want to share with you a special project I have been working on over the past few days. This week I was given the opportunity to make a student health video for Portland State University. The topic was healthy … Continue reading
My Favorite Fruit
Bananas I feel are the perfect snack. They are compact, fit in your purse or bag, great for smoothies, and the perfect sized snack. I eat so many bananas my husband is always having to stock up on them. I even … Continue reading
