Tag Archives: healthy eating guide

Create a Healthy Kid’s Lunch Box

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Julie Harrison

Julie’s Comments: Here are some great tips for helping your kids eat healthy and develop good eating habits that will benefit them all their lives.  Please share your views by leaving a Comment below.

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Healthy School Lunches: Is Your Child Eating a Balanced Diet?

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Julie Harrison

Julie’s Comments:  With childhood obesity at nearly epidemic levels, healthy eating for our kids is more important than ever.  Here are some great tips on how to help our children develop healthy eating habits.

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Healthy School Lunch Ideas

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Julie Harrison

Julie’s Comments:  It’s hard to keep coming up with ideas for the kids’ lunch (or even  for your own lunch).  Check these out!  If you use turkey or other meat for sandwiches I suggest a nitrite/nitrate free brand like Hormel … Continue reading →

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Healthy Breakfast For $1

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Julie Harrison

Julie’s Comments:  Need breakfast ideas?  Here are some good ones!

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Update – Dangers of Processed Meats

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Julie Harrison

On Sept. 28 I posted an article about cancer- causing nitrites and nitrates found in the processed meats that are such a big part of the American diet.  I committed to  tracking down nitrite/nitrate free brands and I’m looking for … Continue reading →

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AntiCancer Foods Part 5 – Blueberries

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Julie Harrison

Blueberries are a great source of antioxidants, nutrients that are so important for our health. Blueberries also contain a substance called ellagic acid, according to Dr. Mehmet Oz. Ellagic acid helps prevent carcinogens (cancer causing chemicals) from damaging our cells’ … Continue reading →

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Soy Myths Exposed – The Dangers of Soy

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Julie Harrison

Julie’s Comments: Many people consider soy products a health food.   Here are short videos from two different experts that give reasons why soy products are not good for us, except for fermented ones like miso, tempeh and nato in … Continue reading →

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AntiCancer Foods Part 3 – Cruciferous Vegetables

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Julie Harrison

There’s probably something you can find that you’ll like on this list of cancer fighting cruciferous vegetables:  Arugula, Bok Choy, Broccoli and Broccoli Sprouts, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Collard Greens, Kale, Kohlrabi, Mustard Greens, Radish, Rutabaga and Turnip.  Watercress (see … Continue reading →

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AntiCancer Foods Part 2 – Onions

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Julie Harrison

According to Dr. Mehmet Oz, onions are a superfood that can help fight cancer. Eating half an onion a day can help decrease many cancers including breast and colon cancer.  To save yourself money he says there’s no need to … Continue reading →

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AntiCancer Foods Part 1 – Watercress

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Julie Harrison

Watercress is probably best known as an ingredient in the little sandwiches served at teas or cocktail parties.  According to Nicholas Perricone, M.D., board certified dermatologist and world renowned healthy-aging expert, watercress has important nutrients that help fight cancer.  Here … Continue reading →

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