Easy Trail Mixes

Easy Trail Mixes

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Before you set off on your next family walk or outing, try making one of these super easy trail mixes to keep your energy up. Quick Fix Mix 2 cups mini pretzels 1 cup cheese snack crackers 1 cup honey roasted peanuts 1 cup raisins Place all ingredients into a…

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Six Ways to Trim the Fat

Six Ways to Trim the Fat

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No one wants to eat tasteless food in an effort to trim the fat from their diet. Eating healthier doesn’t mean you have to skimp on flavor or the enjoyment of food. There are ways that you can trim the fat with these healthy (and delicious) food tips. 1. Light…

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Cooking With Honey

Cooking With Honey

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Honey has been beneficial to man for thousands of years. The Romans, early Greeks and Egyptians all used this marvelous natural product not only as a sweetener, but for many purposes, including antiseptic and offerings to their gods. Here’s what you can do with the multitalented honey. Health Benefits of…

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Healthy Halloween Treats

Healthy Halloween Treats

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by Holle Abee Kids love October 31. From dressing up in their favorite costume to trick-or-treating to attending spooky parties, Halloween is one of the best times of the year for most children. Unfortunately, the foods generally associated with these fall festivities can be really scary. But by substituting healthier…

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Recipes That Use Up Extra Veggies

Recipes That Use Up Extra Veggies

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Stretching a dollar is high on everybody’s list these days. The same goes for eating a healthy diet. These two things may seem to be mutually exclusive at times, what with the high price of organics and specialty health food items. But you can save yourself some money and time…

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Gourmet Milkshakes to Make at Home

Gourmet Milkshakes to Make at Home

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Sometimes you want something cold to drink, but the usual water, soda, or iced tea just won’t do. You want something rich, creamy and thick. This is the perfect occasion for a milkshake. Milkshakes are available at your local fast-food joint, but these made-from-a-mix milkshakes don’t offer much in the…

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