Healthy bones have the strength of cast iron – but they’re as light as wood.
Our bones provide imperative structural and protective benefits to the body, yet most of us rarely even think about our bones – even now, during Osteoporosis Awareness Month. Unfortunately, a disastrous fall can cause our bones to fracture or break, and even a minor fall can result in injury if your bones are brittle and weak, like when you have osteoporosis.
I had the pleasure of spending a day with country singer Sara Evans, doing a satellite media tour from Full Circle Jerseys dairy farm in the panhandle of Texas. She’s an incredibly talented singer with a beautiful voice, but what some people may not realize is the common sense approach she takes when it comes to feeding her blended family of seven children.
Sweet summer time!
Summer is the perfect time to focus on nutrient-rich foods like low-fat dairy, fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Think about all that fresh produce right at your fingertips ... juicy berries, tart tomatoes, crisp cucumbers. Then you pair that with refreshing milk in a berry smoothie, cheese in a caprese salad or top a cucumber salad with yogurt and you notch up the nutrition just a kick. Even better, all of these are easy to make, easy on-the-go and easy on the taste buds!
Here's what I love to munch on in summer.
Breakfast
What do all frozen desserts have in common?
These sweet treats can also include:
As a mom who works for the dairy council, as you can imagine, I get dairy questions from friends. I also double as a “nutrition whisperer,” a title recently bestowed upon me. I like it so much; I may have new business cards made.
So, here’s a question I get a lot. Actually, it usually comes in the form of a statement. “My kid won’t drink milk.” To put this in context, this comes up when children turn one, the age when they go from breast milk or formula to cows' milk. I have discovered it may not be about the milk, but the delivery method:
If you LOVE breakfast, maybe this blog post isn’t for you. I’m going to talk to all those folks who don’t always eat breakfast ... and try to make it easier for you.
Do you remember this old TV commercial?
“Pizza in the morning, pizza in the evening, pizza at supper time! With pizza on a bagel, you can eat pizza anytime!”
Not a bad idea (I’m talking pizza any time, not necessarily on a bagel), right? Pizza can make a very healthy addition to any meal – breakfast, lunch or dinner. I’m here to tell you that pizza is your friend.
Being an athlete and performing at the highest level requires quality training and fuel. From peewees to the pros, all athletes are looking for the edge to compete at the highest level. Peak performance requires high octane fuel! And this fuel isn’t found in a pill, gel or a bar, but rather on a plate and in a glass.
How to Stay Hydrated and Refuel This Summer
Creativity is something we are supposed to nourish as a parent, right? Sometimes I feel that my daughter is really here to nourish my own creativity. The breakfast requests I have received from her this week are birthday cheese and cinnamon sprinkles. Keep in mind she is 2 … so who knows what birthday cheese is. I gave her some Gouda and sang her happy birthday.
There's a lot of buzz about nondairy alternatives these days – you know, soy milk, almond milk, and the like. In fact, these alternatives have practically become synonymous with health.
