Category: Nutrition

On Comics, Kids and Health.

My son and daughter love superheroes, and often ask their papa for a “superhero quiz.” The kids get very into them. One night, on a whim I said, “Hey, does anyone want to do a nutrition quiz?” And guess what? They were totally down for

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Strawberry green smoothie

I got my first CSA (community supported agriculture) box last week and set out to create a smoothie with collard greens and strawberries. What do you know, it turned out delicious! Collard greens are star players and should be enjoyed often, here in the Willamette

Meg’s Power Waffle

Meg’s Power Waffle Serves 4-5. Freeze unused waffles, or use leftover batter on day 2. For many families with children, morning can be fast-paced and hectic. It’s not always easy to set everyone up for success. A well-balanced breakfast is ideal for growing children who

The Meat Question

Here are some lifestyle questions to consider and three healthy ways to include meat in your diet. You’ll find books and articles to support a variety of opinions about the role of meat in our diet. It can be difficult to navigate the issue. So

So What’s a Health Coach?

Health Coach \hêlth cōch\ n. A professional trained to help a client achieve optimal wellbeing: I’m smiling like a maniac because I just saw my health coach. A health coach is someone with whom you can share your thoughts, desires, and fears, knowing they will

Deconstructing Cravings

A food craving is an intense desire to consume a specific food, and is different from normal hunger. -Wikipedia I teach people to listen to their body and respond to its needs. To succeed at this it’s important to understand that there are voices within