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By Create Better Health on August 19, 2019 • ( 8 Comments )

What’s For Lunch? // School Lunch Box Ideas

Have your kids gone back to school?  Are they preparing to go soon?  This will be the first year I have a child eating lunch at school.  The thought of […]

By Create Better Health on August 1, 2019 • ( 1 Comment )

Balanced Meals On-The-Go // Pancake Muffins

Summer is winding down. August can be a busy month for many families. It is possible to have healthy, balanced meals even when you are busy. Fruitsandveggies.org suggests you get creative! Rather […]

By Create Better Health on July 19, 2019 • ( 5 Comments )

Cooking Summer Veggies // Black Bean and Corn Salsa

During the lazy days of summer, it can be hard to find motivation to cook. Research shows us that home cooked meals are healthier and less expensive than dining out. […]

By Create Better Health on July 11, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

Make A Farmers Market Meal // Salt and Vinegar Potatoes

What is your biggest challenge to eating fruits and veggies? Some common answers to that question are: they’re too expensive; I don’t know how to cook them; my kids won’t […]

By Create Better Health on May 31, 2019 • ( 2 Comments )

Keep Your Cool // Green Fruit Salad

‘Tis the season to get up and go! With warm weather and plenty of opportunities for activity, summer is a great time to focus on a fitness routine. As the […]

By Create Better Health on May 24, 2019 • ( 1 Comment )

Fancy Without the Fuss // Spinach Parmesan Zucchini Noodles

Have you eaten your veggies today? MyPlate recommends the average adult get 2 1/2 to 3 cups of vegetables each day. Spinach is great way to boost your veggie consumption. […]

By Create Better Health on May 18, 2019 • ( 4 Comments )

Make Fruits and Veggies Last Longer // Broccoli Apple Salad

A couple of weeks ago I shared tips on being a savvy farmers market shopper. Once you’ve mastered your farmers market shopping techniques, you’ll want your fresh produce to last […]

By Create Better Health on May 17, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

Farmers Market Scavenger Hunt

Have you visited your local farmers market? Get out and enjoy the spring weather, and see what your local farmers and gardeners have to offer. Print out this scavenger hunt […]

By Create Better Health on May 4, 2019 • ( 3 Comments )

Be Savvy at the Farmers Market // Pico De Gallo

  Have you visited your local farmers market? Farmers markets are a great place to find fresh, local fruits and vegetables. The popularity of markets has been on the rise, […]

By Create Better Health on April 25, 2019 • ( 2 Comments )

Physical Activity or Exercise? // Honey Wheat Muffins

Do you  know the difference between physical activity and exercise? Both of those terms are thrown around when it comes to health and wellness, but they are not the same […]

By Create Better Health on April 22, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

Top Ten Ways to Enjoy Apricots // Cinnamon Apricot Bread

Apricot trees are some of the first to bloom in the spring. Some parts of Utah are already seeing spring blossoms. Other areas will soon follow. Before long, fresh, delicious, […]

By Create Better Health on April 22, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

Every Kid Healthy // A Celebration of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Learning

It is Every Kid Healthy Week, a national celebration that highlights the importance of nutrition, physical activity, and learning. Visit Kids Create and Every Kid Healthy for ideas to help you […]

By Create Better Health on April 13, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

Media Free Meals // Apricot Chicken

Did you know that watching T.V. while you eat is a big deterrent to eating mindfully? Mindful eating is simply being aware of what you are putting in your mouth, paying […]

By Create Better Health on April 4, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

Dinnertime Shortcuts // Spring Vegetable Soup

Does dinnertime feel like a total scramble? Are you left grasping for straws, wondering what you’ll cook? What if I told you that there is an easier way? Dinner doesn’t […]

By Create Better Health on March 28, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

Fit From 9 to 5 // Mexican Coleslaw

  Many of us spend the majority of our day at work. This makes finding time to squeeze in exercise difficult. You might feel like those precious hours before the […]

By Create Better Health on March 22, 2019 • ( 1 Comment )

Canned Peaches – Five Ways // Peach Sauce

Did you know that canned peaches are right up to par with fresh peaches when it comes to nutritional value? Something so good for you shouldn’t taste so good! It […]

By Create Better Health on March 15, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

Not Just For the Irish // Grilled Cabbage

Cabbage is commonly associated with St. Patrick’s day, a celebration of Irish culture. Traditionally, St. Patrick’s Day was a religious feast for Irish American’s. They used cabbage as part of […]

By Create Better Health on March 7, 2019 • ( 3 Comments )

National Nutrition Month – Five Tips for a Healthy Lifestyle // Chicken Avocado Burger

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics designates March as National Nutrition Month. It is a great time to focus on the basics of a healthy diet, and set a few goals […]

By Create Better Health on March 1, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

Exercise in 30 Minutes or Less! // Thai Noodle Salad

One of the most common excuses for not exercising is time. With jobs, families, after school activities, and other responsibilities, finding the time is no easy task. It seems like […]

By Create Better Health on February 22, 2019 • ( 1 Comment )

What Will You Create? // Top Ten Ways To Enjoy Artichokes

How often do you eat artichokes? They may not be part of your menu plan because you don’t know what to do with them. They are easier to include in […]

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