Let us be real, we all snack. And actually, snacking is not bad for you if you do it in moderation and make healthy choices. We as adults and kids alike need snacks to meet our daily basic nutrient needs. For healthier snacks think mini meals made with the same whole or minimally processed food that you can make or purchase. Here you will find healthy snack ideas for busy days that work great for on-the-go or to enjoy yourself while at home.
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A healthy breakfast refuels your body, jump-starts your day and may even benefit your overall health. Don’t skip this important meal. For many busy families, breakfast is rushed and on-the-go as kids and parents gobble up whatever’s on-hand as they try to get to school and work on time. This sometimes results in breakfast being skipped entirely, which makes for grumbling tummies and wandering minds long before lunchtime.
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Salads are such a versatile food category. Warm. Cold. Side dish. Main dish. Colorful and bright with fresh ingredients, crunchy textures, and vibrant dressings. Seasonally rotated depending on ingredient availability or simply to keep things interesting and new, a salad, can go well beyond the classic simple pairing of crisp Iceberg lettuce with a few juicy vine ripened, red tomatoes (although there is absolutely nothing wrong with a classic).
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The APGAR is a test given after birth to evaluate how baby is doing immediately out of the womb. There are a number of misconceptions about the APGAR and in this article we will discuss what an Apgar score means, how to understand the Apgar scale, and when and how your baby will receive an Apgar test.
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A sitz bath is a therapeutic bath to help alleviate pain or irritation. Specifically, this allows you to address conditions that affect the genital areas. Sitz baths can be used to treat constipation, hemorrhoids, anal fissures, and other pains. Following childbirth, a sitz bath will increase your blood flow to the area and promote healing and tissue repair.
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