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Nutrition for Young Athletes

February 10, 2014

Nutrition for Young Athletes by Susan Kihleng As moms, we’re often headed in a gazillion different directions a day.  Some of us have kids in multiple different sports and are literally being pulled in different directions.  I write a lot on nutrition for us as moms, but how do we keep our young athletes in […]

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Are You Stuck?

May 2, 2013

Are you stuck?  Do you have that feeling that you just can’t move forward? In work, in fitness, in health, in LIFE?  I’m sure most of us have been at this point at some time in our life.  I know I have!  In fact, I’ve been ‘there’ fairly recently!  No matter how much we have […]

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Black Bean and Roasted Corn Succotash

May 29, 2012

Day 14 on the Ultimate Reset!!!  I’ve got a recipe for you to try!  Last night’s dinner menu included Edamame and Roasted Corn Succotash.  Well, on our little island in the middle of nowhere, we can’t get edamame SO I had to improvise.  I made the same recipe but substituted black beans!  It was delicious! […]

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Pumpkins!!!

November 29, 2009

It’s pumpkin week at our house! If you have kids, more than likely you have an abundance of leftover pumpkins lying around your house – you know, the ones they got at the Pumpkin Patch field trips, from school parties, and the ones they talked you into buying at the grocery store and roadside stands. […]

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A Healthy Thanksgiving

November 19, 2009

A Healthy Thanksgiving:  And Oxymoron?  I Think Not! Woohoo! Thanksgiving is next week! Thanksgiving is not a national holiday in the country where I live (Micronesia) but our family, being half American, always celebrates it anyway. As there are quite a bit of Americans on the island these days, the stores usually stock turkeys this […]

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Green Bean Casserole

November 12, 2009

Green Bean Casserole This version of the classic holiday dish is a bit healthier as it uses frozen green beans rather than canned and replaces the condensed, salt-laden, high- fat soup with a homemade version. Also, using whole grain crumbs and cheese gives it an updated flavor while cutting the fat and calories of the […]

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Pumpkin Cake Recipe

November 3, 2009

Pumpkin Cake – one of our family’s holiday favorites! While this is not necessarily what I’d call a “health food”, it is a healthier alternative for a nice treat. It’s one of the moistest cakes I’ve ever had! Warning! It’s addictive! I’ve included the nutritional info as well. 2 cups canned pumpkin 1 3/4 cups […]

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Holiday Survival!

November 2, 2009

Halloween is over and the big holidays are just around the corner! I LOVE this time of year! I know, though, that for some it’s a time to panic over the possibility of gaining weight being faced with all the treats and goodies of the season. So let’s talk about some tips for holiday survival […]

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Recipe for Hummus

September 24, 2009

Now that you’re eating those healthy fresh veggies and whole grains, what can you use to liven them up a bit without killing your calorie intake? Try hummus! Hummus is one of my favorite dips, is quite good for you, and is very easy to make. Here’s the recipe for hummus I use. Enjoy! Recipe […]

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The Weight Loss Quandary: Where Do I Begin?

March 16, 2009

Want to get started on the road to better health but don’t know where to start? You’re not alone in this weight loss quandary!   Here’s a few simple tips to get you started with losing those unwanted pounds: Eat breakfast!!!! It’s so easy to get in the rut of running out the door without […]

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