From the monthly archives:
Everyone seemed to really enjoy my Healthy Snacks for Kids post a few weeks ago, so I thought I’d do a little follow-up with desserts. I think many people try to avoid desserts at all costs, but they can be a seriously satisfying and nutritious follow-up to any meal. Desserts do not have to mean [...]
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This post is the first in a new series: Organic Restaurants. I’ll be covering a few big cities over the next few weeks, and will be giving you a taste of a few drool-worthy organic restaurants in each area. If you plan to travel this Spring or Summer, you can go check them out! I [...]
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The weather is finally warming up, and I’m looking forward to making more smoothies, fresh juices, and shakes again. I was craving chocolate today, so I made this yummy milkshake. It came out sooo good! Plus, it’s all natural and dairy free (no cholesterol or saturated fat). Try it out for yourself and let me [...]
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This past weekend I went to a conference in Miami Beach with my nutrition school. We had a blast while we were down there and I got to enjoy some sunshine and beach walking in between my classes. While I was flying home yesterday I was thinking how it can be seriously challenging to stick [...]
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There was a time when I drank diet sodas all the time. My friends and I were happy we had something to drink besides water that wouldn’t make us gain weight (supposedly). Plus it had a little caffeine boost (something all of us needed to get through the college years). But when I was getting [...]
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I’ve been paying close attention to Michelle Obama’s new “Let’s Move” campaign to help America “raise a healthier generation of kids.” Childhood obesity is arguably the most important issue facing the next generation. I am floored that First Lady Michelle is bringing national attention to the need to improve our food system, make healthy foods [...]
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This week I cut up a whole chicken for the first time. I had no idea what to do, but figured I would just give it a shot. It can’t be that hard, right? First of all, it’s a great way to save money. The more time your grocery store or market spends on preparing [...]
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Diets are confusing. The U.S. food industry is even more confusing. But, here’s something I know for sure—there is no magical diet that works for everyone. You really have to experiment until you find out what types of food, drink, and lifestyle works well for you. With that said, it helps to have a place [...]
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Happy weekend LOHF readers! I thought it would be fun to share a little more with you about my background and training as a health coach and counselor. I started the Laurel on Health Food blog back in 2007 when healthy eating and nutrition was just my hobby. I’ve worked as a technical writer and [...]
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Small red potatoes are one of my favorite things to cook with. They always hit the spot and are so comforting! My Tasty Red Potatoes recipe is super easy and can be made for lunch, dinner, or even breakfast. Serve these up with scrambled eggs for brunch on the weekend and you will make everyone [...]
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