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Make Healthy Snacks with a Fruit Dehydrator
Some of the best tasting home snacks are incredibly easy to make with a home food dehydrator.
Why Barbecue is Better with Local Beef
You hear a lot about buying local, but usually people are talking about produce—fruits and vegetables. It's a good idea for a lot of reasons. But don't miss the opportunity to add beef to your list of local products. I never knew how good local beef was until I tried it. Sure, I love to be king of the grill, but I also like to keep my family healthy, and local beef is a great way to impress the neighbors while staying green.
What Does Healthy Eating Look Like?
When I was little, we had what my parents called ‘the complimentary spoonful.’ It didn’t matter if they knew I didn’t like a certain vegetable or side dish; I had to eat at least one spoonful of it. After choking down those ‘compliments’ through the years, I used encouragement and let my kids choose their sides. At least they got some additional health benefit, even if was just corn or carrots at every meal.
Homemade French Fries Without the “Fried”
Everyone loves French fries. The texture, the taste, the smell...they're delicious. Too bad they're not the healthiest food, and if you're trying to cut back on grease, deep-fried french fries have to go.
