Any food made from wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, barley, or another cereal grain is a grain product. Grains are divided into 2 subgroups: whole grains and refined grains. MyPlate recommends making half of your grains, whole grains. Whole grains are nutritious and contain a fiber-rich outer bran layer, the nutrient-packed germ, and the starchy endosperm… Continue reading Grains // Slow Cooked Oatmeal
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Healthy Slow Cooker Meals // Recipes to Try!
Do you ever feel like you’re too busy to eat healthy? I know I do! With today’s fast-paced lifestyles, healthy eating can seem tricky. But remember, it is important to make nutritious food choices as often as possible. Below are three tips to eat healthy in a hurry. Plan aheadThe first step to healthy eating… Continue reading Healthy Slow Cooker Meals // Recipes to Try!
Finding Joy in Exercise // Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Potatoes
The holidays have come to an end. It is time for new beginnings. How will you create better health in the new year? Let the joy of the holiday season follow you on your journey to create better health. You can get started now, by creating and active winter. An article written by Shannon Fable… Continue reading Finding Joy in Exercise // Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Potatoes
Slow Cooker Saves Dinner // Paprika Chicken
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
Money In Your Pocket With Menu Planning // Crockpot Chicken Recipes
What's for Dinner? How often does that question cross your mind? Imagine stepping into the kitchen at the end of the day with a plan already in place, and an answer to your question. Menu planning is the key to less stress at dinnertime, more money in your pocket, and more health in your diet. Check out… Continue reading Money In Your Pocket With Menu Planning // Crockpot Chicken Recipes
Try Something New // Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole
When you think of sweet potatoes, what comes to mind? For many it may be the traditional holiday recipe, piled high with marshmallows and sugar. As tasty as that might be, there are so many other, more healthy, ways to enjoy sweet potatoes. I wanted to share a new recipe with you this week so I… Continue reading Try Something New // Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole
Summertime and the Cookin’ is Easy // Five Go To Recipes
It's too hot to cook. I just want to be outside. Can't we just have cold cereal? These are the thoughts running through my head lately when it comes to dinnertime. Cooking is the last thing I want to do during the summer months. I would rather be outside soaking up every last ray of… Continue reading Summertime and the Cookin’ is Easy // Five Go To Recipes
Slow It Down // Slow Cooker Roast Beef Dinner and More!
Do you ever wish you could slow it all down? Life seems to get busier and busier by the minute, as we try to meet the demands of work, school, children, and many other responsibilities. You can use a slow cooker to reduce time spent in the kitchen preparing meals. Quick preparation and slow cooking… Continue reading Slow It Down // Slow Cooker Roast Beef Dinner and More!
Healthy Eating in a Hurry // Slow Cooker Chicken and Potatoes
Do you ever feel like you are in too much of a hurry to eat healthy? With today's busy, fast-paced lifestyles healthy eating can be tricky. It is important to make nutritious food choices as often as possible. You'll find below ten tips to eat healthy in a hurry. 1. Plan ahead. The first step to… Continue reading Healthy Eating in a Hurry // Slow Cooker Chicken and Potatoes
Aim To Please // Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese
It's easy to make your own warm, creamy, and delicious Mac and Cheese. Making it from scratch rather than buying it in the blue box is a great way to ensure your family is getting a healthy meal. To cut back on fat and calories, use fat-free evaporated milk instead of cream and part-skim Italian… Continue reading Aim To Please // Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese
Quick Cooking // Shredded Chicken
When you are busy, it is easy for menu planning and healthy eating to be put on the back burner. Follow these quick cooking tips to help you put a meal on the table even when life is busy! Ten Quick Cooking Tips: 1. Prepare staple items (like chicken, rice, and beans) once a week. It… Continue reading Quick Cooking // Shredded Chicken