because making healthy choices shouldn't be a sacrifice
Don’t let the 1 hour of cooking time scare you. This easy lasagna recipe can be prepared in about 20 minutes. It can even be prepped ahead the morning or night before and stored in the refrigerator until you are ready to bake it.
This lasagna recipe is flavorful and packs in healthy spinach for a delicious family meal. It’s so easy to prepare, making it possible for me to make lasagna for my family more often.
I was completely clueless about how to make milk kefir when I first got my kefir grains. But I am great are researching! Here are some milk kefir resources I used to get started.
When a friend announced on Facebook that she had some extra kefir grains, I was curious and started asking questions.
I had heard of kefir and knew it was supposed to be good for gut health. And gut health is important for all around health.
For the longest time, I was afraid to branch out beyond cereal for breakfast on school mornings. Afterall, I needed my kids to eat quickly to get ready for school. Serving cereal topped with fresh fruit seemed like the best option for quick, healthy breakfasts.
My kids enjoyed eating cereal, and I felt good about adding berries or banana slices to make it healthier.
However, I am now expanding my ideas about healthy breakfasts. It turns out there are lots of other breakfast foods that my kids will eat quickly. And, no, I did not start buying Pop Tarts.
Wouldn’t it be great if you could read more books that you want to read without spending money to buy more books? I have 5 free ways you can read more books without buying more books.
I have always loved reading, but I don’t always remember to make reading a priority. Having books around that I want to read has made it easier for me to make reading a priority.
Let’s talk about replacing highly processed fats with healthy fats in your home.
My goal for my family is to reduce processed foods and replace those with real foods with natural ingredients. If I can easily substitute a product that does not include processed ingredients without spending a lot of extra money, I will do it.
Before I started my healthy living journey, my grocery shopping included vegetable oil and margarine. As I learned more about processed foods, I started making healthier substitutions. [Read more…]
Could you shred your own cheese and quit buying bags of pre-shredded cheese?
Shredding your own cheese takes a little extra time, but it makes your meals healthier. I haven’t bought pre-shredded cheese in years. When you shred your own cheese, you can avoid the fillers and preservatives that are added to store-bought, pre-shredded cheese to keep the pieces separated.
So how do you shred your own cheese and avoid those fillers and preservatives? Here are my tips.
