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A Solution When Eating Healthy Seems Too Expensive

Consuming healthy food with a tight budget is not impossible, especially if you get creative and shop wisely. Here are some tips that you can use that will help you buy healthy food on the cheap. Avoid Processed “Healthy Food” Processed food, even if it is labeled “whole” or made with organic ingredients isn’t necessarily healthy, and the more processed something is, the more expensive it tends to be. For example, organic fruit snacks cost more per pound than does fresh fruit, and it isn’t as good for you. Baby or pre-cut carrots are more expensive compared to typical large … Continue reading →

Finger Food

Would you rather have your child give the finger or get it? Neither is ideal, especially if said finger is sandwiched between thinly sliced roast beef and a toasted sesame seed bun. U to the G-H! Parents are programmed with a natural instinct to protect their offspring, but when you are up against random human fingers popping up in your child’s fast food sandwich, even the most seasoned mom or dad may be at a loss for words. Just ask Jamie Vail. The Michigan mom nearly fainted last week when her 14-year-old son found a piece of a human finger … Continue reading →

Stockpile These Foods Now

From natural disasters to financial crisis to food scarcity, it is important that you are prepared to provide your family with good, nutritious food. Stocking up on non-perishable food is one way to take care of your family. One interesting thing that not too many people think about is the fact that in an emergency, you will probably be eating more than usual. This is because it is likely that your body will be expending extra energy. You’ll want the calories. Don’t forget about fiber too, to keep your body running well. While you still want to be able to … Continue reading →

How Long Does Healthy Food Last?

It is spring and time to clean out your pantry. Whether you are stockpiling food from extreme couponing or storing your food in case of a disaster, even long-life food items have an expiration or best buy date. Some studies show that food can lose its nutrition even before the best buy dates. Here is a guide to how long you should keep some basic food items and when it is a good idea to replace them with fresher food. Flour Whole wheat flour doesn’t last as long as white, refined flour. It spoils about four times as fast. The … Continue reading →

How Much Fluid Does Your Preschooler Need?

I worry about my daughter not drinking enough all the time. Not too long ago, she got a nasty stomach bug, and we almost had to give her an IV for dehydration. She does not drink a lot at meals either. She will take a tiny sip, and then put it back down on the table. I worry all the time about it. I am the opposite. I always have a drink in my hand. I drink my full 8 glasses of water a day, and then some. I am a chronically thirsty person. While I accept that she may … Continue reading →

The Foodie Mom Reviews: The Complete Beck Diet Solution

The Complete Beck Diet Solution is one of the mainstays of my new eating plan, along with The Good Mood Diet. Judith Beck is a psychologist and the daughter of Dr. Aaron Beck, who pioneered cognitive therapy. I explained in my first Confessions of a Foodie Mom that I’m in a weight-loss group patterned on Beck’s work. In my blog about countering sabotaging thoughts, I explained that cognitive therapy focuses on challenging one’s assumptions and reframing one’s thoughts to better meet both the real situation and your goals. Beck earlier published The Beck Diet Solution and the Beck Diet Solution … Continue reading →

Confessions of a Foodie Mom Week 6: Slip-Sliding Away….

Unfortunately, it’s not my body mass slipping away; rather it’s my resolve. I’ve lost nearly 15 pounds, then maintained for a long time in spite of injuries and illness often making exercise impossible. For a while I just thought: I’m not going to be really strict with myself while all this is going on. Weighing myself is still one good thing I’m doing—keeping my awareness so a big weight gain doesn’t creep up and catch me unawares. Well, for the last two weeks or so, the numbers on the scale have been creeping back up again. I have been weighing … Continue reading →

Lite and Healthy Summer Recipes

If you are struggling to fit into last season’s swimsuit, then you might be interested in the following recipe line-up. These dishes prove that reducing calories and fat doesn’t mean sacrificing taste and texture: SPICY FISH TACOS Ingredients: 1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt 1/4 cup Lite mayonnaise 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon lime zest 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro Few dashes of hot sauce 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 pounds fresh white fish fillets (ahi, grouper, halibut, or tilapia) 2 sliced red, yellow peppers 10 small flour tortillas 4 cups … Continue reading →

Changes Coming to McDonald’s Dollar Menu—-So Long Cheap Eats

Who among us has not ordered off McDonald’s dollar menu at some point in our lives? Whether you are a hurried mom, a cash-strapped teen or a starving dad, you’ve likely taken advantage of the one-dollar options the fast-food giant has to offer. Double cheeseburger-loving moms, dads, kids… I have bad news for you: it appears McDonald’s is not as “recession-resistant” as it once claimed to be. According to news reports, the fast-food leader is prepping to make a super-sized announcement regarding its popular dollar menu. Despite rising sales in October, and the fact that studies show fast-food consumption goes … Continue reading →

Foods That Can Help Boost Energy

Foods that Can Help Boost Energy There’s a lot of information on those tiny little food labels. It’s very smart to read before you buy! Keeping an eye on calories, fats, fiber, and vitamins can help keep you and your family healthy. Scanning for other specifics on the label can help you find foods that will help your body run more evenly and efficiently. For example, if you’re looking for foods that can give you an energy boost, look for two things: whole grains/fiber and iron. Whole grains help keep your blood sugar levels stable. When glucose levels are stable, … Continue reading →