Category Archives: Nutrition

  In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, here is a recipe for a grain-free, sugar-conscious version of a butter cookie in the shape of a heart, of course. 🙂 Give it a try, and let us know what you think.   Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups of almond meal 1/4 tsp baking soda pinch of salt 2...

The holidays are around the corner, a time when most of us overindulge in sugary cakes, cookies, and holiday treats. Why not make a great tasting treat without all of the extra sugar? Your kids won’t know the difference.     Healthified Chocolate Chip Cookies 1 1/2 cups almond meal/flour 1 tsp baking soda 1...

Tips to Help Get Your Kids/Teens Off of Sugar The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends that children between 4 and 8 years of age consume no more than 3 teaspoons (12 grams) of added sugar per day and that tweens or teens consume no more than 5 to 8 teaspoons (20-32 grams) of added sugar...

One way to keep blood sugar stable is to eat every few hours. It’s kind of like thirst and dehydration, once you are thirsty, you are already dehydrated. Once you are hungry, it’s too late. Your blood sugar is starting to plummet. Again, the key is to keep it as stable as you can. You...

4 Dos and Don’ts for Breakfast on School Days They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and when your brain needs fuel, proper nutrition can get the job done. Here are 4 dos and don’ts to help you and your child/teen get going… 1. DON’T Skip Breakfast.  Keeping your blood sugar...