Author: Create Better Health

Create Amazing Veggies, Homemade Spices and Dressings

Homemade Seasoning Blends // Parmesan and Garlic Potato Wedges

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This week's goal from our 52-week challenge to create better health is to make and use homemade seasonings and spices. Doing so can save you money and greatly reduce your sodium, or salt intake. As you may know, too much sodium puts you at risk for developing high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke. We have… Continue reading Homemade Seasoning Blends // Parmesan and Garlic Potato Wedges

Back To School, Create Breakfast

Feeling Toasty? // Back To School Toast Combos

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It's hard to believe, but school will soon be back in session. Are you ready? Perhaps one of the most important parts of your back to school plan is being prepared with healthy breakfast ideas. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day after all! I am all about quick and easy breakfast ideas… Continue reading Feeling Toasty? // Back To School Toast Combos

Create A Snack

Snack With Success // Homemade Granola Bars

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Did you know that snacks are an important part of a healthy diet? Use snacks to supplement or catch up on the food groups you missed throughout the day. Eating too few fruits? Add an orange between breakfast and lunch. Is there a void on vegetables? Try carrots as an afternoon pick me up. Dry… Continue reading Snack With Success // Homemade Granola Bars

Create A Smoothie, Top Ten Ways to Enjoy

National Blueberry Month // Blueberry Smoothie

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July is National Blueberry Month! It is a great time to buy blueberries in season and enjoy their tangy, sweet flavor. Blueberries are often referred to as a super food. Otherwise put, they are really good for you and packed with nutrition and antioxidants. Because they are in season, you may find a great deal… Continue reading National Blueberry Month // Blueberry Smoothie

Create A Salad

Create Better Health // Broccoli Radish Salad

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Have you ever wondered what steps you can take to create better health? We all want to live a healthy, happy life, don't we? With an overwhelming amount of health and nutrition information available to us, it can be intimidating knowing where to start. Reigning information in and keeping it on the simple side is… Continue reading Create Better Health // Broccoli Radish Salad

Create a Menu Plan, Create A Salad, Create Amazing Veggies

The Key to Meal Prep Success // Fresh Corn and Radish Salad

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A couple of weeks ago, I posted my favorite tip when it comes to eating better on a budget. You can check it out here. Today, I thought I would share another of my favorite tips. This tip is the key to meal prep success! All you have to do is PLAN YOUR MENUS. Success… Continue reading The Key to Meal Prep Success // Fresh Corn and Radish Salad

Create A Skillet Meal

Jump on the Bandwagon! // Teriyaki Chicken Bowls

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The year is half way over! Time flies when you are making healthy choices. It's time for the third quarter of our 52-week challenge. For those of you who are already following along, good job! For those of you new to the challenge, it's never too late to jump on the bandwagon. It's all about… Continue reading Jump on the Bandwagon! // Teriyaki Chicken Bowls

Create A Quick Bread

Eating Better On A Budget // Whole Wheat Bread

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Being on a budget doesn't mean your taste buds have to suffer. A few tips and tricks can be really helpful in saving you money, and keeping your meals tasty. MyPlate offers 10 great tips. Check them out! One of my favorite ways to save is to go back to the basics. Although convenience items… Continue reading Eating Better On A Budget // Whole Wheat Bread

Create A Casserole

Quinoa – Have you Tried It? // Cilantro Lime Quinoa

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We are almost half way through our 52-week Challenge. Haven't joined us yet? There's no time like the present! Click here for a weekly checklist to get started on the path to a healthier you. For those of you who have already joined the challenge, you know that next week's goal is to try a… Continue reading Quinoa – Have you Tried It? // Cilantro Lime Quinoa

Create A Fruity Dessert, Create Breakfast

National Dairy Month // Peach Overnight Oatmeal

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June is National Dairy Month! Do you know how many servings of dairy you need each day? MyPlate recommends that kids and adults over the age of 9 get at least 3 cups of milk or milk products every day. When you consume three cups a day, you are getting the nutrients your body needs… Continue reading National Dairy Month // Peach Overnight Oatmeal

Create Amazing Veggies

Three a Day Is All You Need // Cucumbers Caesar

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This week's goal from our 52-week challenge is to get three cups of veggies every day. To see what counts as a cup, click here. The MyPlate recommendations vary a bit based on age and gender. Aim for three a day and you've got yourself covered! If you are struggling with getting enough veggies in your… Continue reading Three a Day Is All You Need // Cucumbers Caesar

Create Easy Eggs

What’s Eggs Got To Do With It? // Veggie Frittata

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May is National Egg Month! Eggs are an important part of the protein group and supply our body with high quality nutrients rich in amino acids. The Egg Nutrition Center teaches us a dozen ways eggs benefit the body. May is National Egg Month! Eggs are an important part of the protein group and supply… Continue reading What’s Eggs Got To Do With It? // Veggie Frittata

Create A Slow Cooker Meal

Slow Cooker Saves Dinner // Paprika Chicken

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Spring is in full swing! Although I love the cool spring air and hint of carefree summer nights to come, spring has a dark side. With spring often comes busier schedules and the rush of finishing deadlines and projects before the summer months hit. This can lead to family mealtime falling to pieces. Because family… Continue reading Slow Cooker Saves Dinner // Paprika Chicken

Create A Salad

Get Your Greens // More Than Just A Salad

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If you have been participating in our 52-week challenge, then you know that the goal for this coming week is to focus on leafy greens. Leafy greens have many health benefits. So many in fact, it is recommended that you eat them every week, if not daily. The recommended amount can vary per person. You can find… Continue reading Get Your Greens // More Than Just A Salad

Create A Skillet Meal, Create Amazing Veggies, Create Breakfast, Create Easy Eggs, Create Healthy Holidays

Happy Hunting! // Ideas For Leftover Eggs

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Easter weekend is upon us. Do you ever ask yourself, what will I ever do with all these leftover eggs? I found myself asking this question just this morning, as I dyed eggs with my kids. It seems such a waste to not use them up.  In preparation for the leftovers, I dug up some of my… Continue reading Happy Hunting! // Ideas For Leftover Eggs

Create A Salad, Create A Skillet Meal, Create A Soup, Top Ten Ways to Enjoy

Peas Please // Spring Pea Salad and More!

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One of my favorite childhood memories is going over to my Grandma and Grandpa's house and picking peas from their garden. There's nothing quite like the taste of fresh green peas. I can eat them by the handful! Peas are considered to be in season during the spring months and soon you can plant them… Continue reading Peas Please // Spring Pea Salad and More!