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Weekly Buzz: Baked Kale Chips
"Honey, I'm feeling the need for a salty, crunchy snack. We got anything?"
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.
