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The health benefits of nuts are numerous and they are an all time favorite snack in our house. I try my best to steer my family toward nuts and seeds instead of other packaged pantry foods. Why am I nuts about nuts? They are high in nutrients our body needs to...

We often get questions about the best medication to take for joint pain or arthritis. Usually, they already tried over the counter Tylenol or Ibuprofen. Often times, a doctor even prescribed an anti-inflammatory pain medication to address the symptoms. Friends,...

We all love our pets, they are part of our family and we are dedicated to caring for them. Sometimes we don’t realize the good they are doing for us. We all know our pets add joy to our life, but they may also add years to our life.. In fact, everyone in your...

Salads are a great way to get a few servings of vegetables into one meal. But, salads used to be reserved for summer at our house when produce such as tomatoes and peppers were plentiful. The past few winters, I have found a love for roasting root vegetables to add to...

Do you find yourself or your family spending a lot more time on the sofa or in front of a screen during the winter months? It is normal for all of us to want to hibernate and stay cozy when it’s cold outside, but we can’t forget to balance this with intentional...

Who doesn’t have a chocolate craving occasionally? Luckily, there are healthy ways to indulge. These truffles are full of healthy fat, protein, fiber, and antioxidants. The key is to use unprocessed cacao powder that hasn’t been stripped of its natural nutritional...

Valentines Day usually means 3 things . . . overpriced cards, lots of chocolate, and an unusually decadent meal. I’m wondering though, if we are showering those we care about with affection, don’t we also want to keep them around for awhile. And the truth is that the...

Meatballs are one of my favorite things to add to a weeknight menu, because they are so easy to meal prep. These meatballs could be mixed and baked on the weekend and then thrown into the sauce on a busy evening. This creamy – but still non dairy – sauce is comfort...

Have you ever experienced knee pain? The kind that slows you down in life, acts up when you walk up and down the stairs, hurts every time you bend down, aches when you sit, and just generally leaves you feeling frustrated? Does discomfort in your knees leave you...

Every week my son grabs the grocery store ads, finds a marker, and circles all the things that he wants to eat that week. Lots of fruits and veggies, but also chips and cookies that he knows I’m not likely to buy. Last week he circled all the shrimp. He’s only tried...