The avocado is considered a superfood, because it contains nearly 20 minerals and vitamins, plus healthy monounsaturated fats, and fibre per serving. This fruit, sometimes …
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15+ Vitamin C-Rich Fruits & Vegetables
Vitamin C is most-known as a remedy against the common cold. This essential vitamin is needed by our body to repair tissues, heal wounds, and for …
Building Healthy Self-Esteem in Young Children
Self-esteem refers to how much we value and believe in ourselves. Self-esteem also plays a major role in how successful our children will be. Children …
Why Choose Organic Food?
Organic food is becoming more popular as the newer generations become more aware of the potential risks of consuming conventional foods. When I became pregnant with my first …
The Dangers of Consuming Canned Foods
Canned foods, are inexpensive, convenient, and non-perishable, making them popular purchases at grocery stores. Although we know that fresh foods retain their nutrients better than …
Green Cleaning: The Less Toxic Approach to Cleaning
My latest obession is natural cleaners. It all started last year as my daughter’s normally manageable asthma spiralled out of control. When my daughter started kindergarten last …
5 Frozen Foods I Love
Usually I avoid shopping at the frozen foods aisle. I don’t even cook and freeze meals. However, I do have some items in my freezer that I …
Healthy Oatmeal Cookies
This oatmeal cookie is super healthy and makes a great afterschool snack for children. These cookies are also a great way to indugle in a …
Is Soy Good or Bad for You?
There is much debate about whether soy is actually good or bad for you. Here is some information to consider: What is Soy? Soy is …
What You Need to Know about Veggie Burgers
Veggie burgers may seem like a healthy option in comparison to meat burgers because they are low in fat, calories, and cholesterol but a good …