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I grew up in the era of low sodium diets. From a very young age, I can remember salt being blamed for a plethora of illnesses and conditions, including hypertension, stroke, and kidney disease. Even today, the Institute of Medicine is pushing government to place higher standards for sodium content in packaged foods. The American…
I love chewy granola and cereal bars, but the commercial brands are loaded with sugar and not-so-wholesome ingredients. I’ve tried many different recipes for homemade granola bars, but nothing has met my standards until this. I adapted this recipe from a Betty Crocker cookbook that my mother gave me for Christmas. The original recipe used…
Writing poetry is like painting with words. You can have all the tools for painting- brush, paints, canvas- and never really create anything from the heart. You can write poetry as an assignment, but unless it comes from the inner self it is just words on paper. That isn’t to say that poems written within…
While dairy free, I had been making waffles with almond milk or other milk substitutes; Almond milk makes especially good waffles. However, one day I was very low on milk substitutes and wanting to make a large batch of waffles (a favorite in our house). Meanwhile, I had an abundance of strawberry kombucha so I…
If you’ve been at all informed of the trend toward GMO corn in our nation, you may be wondering if you can still enjoy popcorn as a snack without worrying if it comes from genetically modified organisms. After all, about 90% of all corn in the US is grown from genetically modified seed. However, only…
A postpartum doula’s work is similar to a birth doula except that they work with families after the baby is born rather than before. Postpartum doulas focus primarily on educating and supporting the parents in their new role, giving them what they need (mentally and physically) in order to better care for their baby. The…
The United States rates number 30 of 31 countries for maternal death rates according to the World Health Organization (WHO). This means that the US has a higher maternal death rate than 29 other industrialized countries, including Greece, Switzerland, Sweden, Ireland, Norway, Spain, and Italy. The US maternal death rate is around 8 per 100,000,…
What are Fruit and Nut Energy Bites? If you have a food processor, these fruit and nut energy bites are really easy to make. My kids are not big fans of dried fruit, but they will usually eat these if I make them. If you’ve ever heard of “larabars”, these are a similar concept. It’s…
by Jenn Edden Losing weight and keeping it off can be so tricky. So many diets contradict each other that it’s no wonder you’re confused about which one to stick to and for how long. There is no diet that is right for everyone therefore by following Jenn’s 3 keys to permanent weight loss you…
Children learn through doing, and they learn through play. When we provide them with rich sensory experiences such as tasting, touching, and smelling, we are helping them to think creatively and constructively. When you can’t go outside to explore, or you want to provide an outlet for a curious child, sensory tubs are great for building…