You have likely heard about gut health and the significant impact it can have on your overall health. Our modern day diet, chronic stress and lack of physical activity can be detrimental to gut health leading to poor digestion, chronic inflammation and even chronic diseases. The gut microbiome is composed of trillions of different bacteria
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Originally Published in Stone Oak Community Highlights December 2024 Issue Holiday gatherings and cooler temperatures are something most of us look forward to, but with that comes increased exposure to germs. Here are a few easy ways to boost your immune system to keep you and your family healthy through the season of all the
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In simple terms, inflammation is your body’s natural response to injury, infection, or irritation- a defense mechanism that helps protect and heal by increasing blood flow and sending immune cells to the affected area. When inflammation goes unchecked, for long periods of time, it can wreak havoc on your health and cause serious health conditions
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Homemade Granola Bars If your kids are anything like mine, they love a good “Bar”. We go through tons of them each week and I’m always on the hunt to find a healthier option as many of the store bought versions contain a ton of sugar, or have an ingredients list that is a mile
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Cottage cheese is having a moment, and rightfully so! It’s a versatile, protein packed food that blends well and has a mild flavor making it easy to incorporate into everyday meals to boost the nutritional content without changing the flavor. It’s also cost effective and easy to access, making it the ideal way to add
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As a mom on the go, most days I am packing snacks for myself and my kids while we do all the after school activities. It’s easy to get stuck in the packaged snack rut because they are convenient and quick to grab- and lets be honest- sometimes this is the best we can do!
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Busy mornings call for easy breakfasts. I love having healthy options that are ready to go that the kids love. Typical store bought muffins contain the same ingredients as cake- making a muffin basically “breakfast cake”. Don’t get me wrong, there are days when cake for breakfast is totally acceptable and needed, but if muffins
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As a self proclaimed chocoholic, I am always looking for ways to make my favorite treats offer a little more nutritional value. There are a lot of healthy swaps, and additions you can make to your favorite recipes to make them healthier. These cookies have added ground flax seed for a dose of omega 3’s,
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There is so much noise in the diet space- it can be hard to know what is important, what’s real and what are the strategies you should implement to really achieve optimal health. Moderation and balance are two of my favorite and most used words when teaching clients about nutrition. Balanced meals are essential for
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My family loves this recipe and its perfect for those nights when you need something ready when you get home! There is a small amount of prep work in the morning, let it cook all day, and then another few minutes of prep to finish it off. No 30 minute or one hour add one
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