I'm a big fan of healthy food and healthy snacks for my kids. Ideally, snacks would all be pre-planned and put together by yours truly: fresh fruit, a few slices of cheese, a few almonds. And often, that's exactly what we do. But I'm also a busy mom and I need
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If your kids love French fries, try to turn them on to sweet potato fries. When baked instead of fried, these fries are healthy and nutritious. Sweet potatoes are high in fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium and other nutrients. The carotenoids in them help stabilize blood sugar and they are
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Who says Superbowl Sunday has to be filled with plates of fried chicken wings and vats of fattening cheese dips? Your husband, maybe. But if your waistline is still screaming at you from your holiday binges (oops!), here are some healthy, but tasty, Superbowl snack ideas. And don't worry, the
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Summer vacation is the time for car rides – whether you’re heading to the lake, or across the country. Here’s a list of easy relatively healthy snacks to take in the car. I’ve also included some of the No-Nos I will NOT allow in my car. Popcorn. Yes, it might be
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Craving something salty or sweet? Looking for a mid-day snack or something to sit down with in front of the game? These three snacks are easy to put together, satisfying to munch on, and easy on your health-conscious diet. Apples and Peanut Butter Chances are, you've served this for your kids. But
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