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3 Ways to Get Healing Foods in Your Holiday Routine — Now!

by amyr | Nov 12, 2014 | Appetizers, Dairy-free, Dinner, Events, Foodie Facts, healthy, Healthy Snacks, Kid Friendly, Lunch, Recipes, Smoothies, snacks

Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday season when we have a few more things on our plate (ha! a little pun there :)). We have busier schedules, less sleep and are exposed to more people — all of which can set us up for illness and feeling stressed out!...

Labor Day Menu

by amyr | Aug 27, 2014 | Appetizers, Desserts, Dinner, Gluten Free, healthy, Healthy Snacks, Kid Friendly, Lunch, Main Meal, Recipes, Salads, snacks

Labor Day weekend means it’s the end of summer 🙁 Although it was fantastic, I have to confess that I am looking forward to September. I actually think it’s one of my favorite months – the weather, sense of a fresh start, and the overflowing bounty of fruits and...

Watermelon Gazpacho

by amyr | Aug 14, 2014 | Appetizers, Dinner, Exercise, Foodie Facts, Gluten Free, healthy, Healthy Snacks, Kid Friendly, Lunch, Main Meal, outside, Paleo Friendly, Programs, Recipes, Soups

Laura is back this week, with a great take on gazpacho. It features watermelon, the ultimate summer fruit! — Denise It’s hard to believe summer is almost over! I am so happy I met Denise when I did so I could feel healthier for the warm weather. Her healthy...

A Kale Pesto Even Fathers Will Love

by amyr | Jun 13, 2014 | Appetizers, Foodie Facts, Gluten Free, Healthy Snacks, Kid Friendly, Lunch, Recipes

Last week, we talked about how certain foods actually help to protect your skin from the sun. Two of those foods are kale and Brazil nuts. Kale has an abundant source of beta-carotene that converts in the body to retinol. Retinol is an active form of vitamin A, which...

Best Foods to Protect Your Skin From Sun Damage

by amyr | Jun 6, 2014 | Appetizers, Foodie Facts, Gluten Free, Healthy Snacks, Kid Friendly, Lunch, Paleo Friendly, Recipes, Salads

Summer is coming and boy, do I love to scoop up the sunshine! It is a definite mood-booster and a natural way to get the vital vitamin D for improving your immune system and bone health. However, we have to be careful with those golden rays. Too much UV exposure from...

Easter Brunch Starters

by amyr | Apr 16, 2014 | Appetizers, Events, Recipes

One of my favorite pleasures in life is gathering with the family to celebrate the holidays. Getting everyone around the table and enjoying a beautiful, delicious meal is pure heaven to me 🙂 Growing up in Indiana, Easter was always a welcome celebration after the...

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3 Ways to Get Healing Foods in Your Holiday Routine — Now!

Watermelon Gazpacho

A Kale Pesto Even Fathers Will Love

Best Foods to Protect Your Skin From Sun Damage

Easter Brunch Starters

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