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Healthier Thanksgiving Alternatives

With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, you’re likely working on your menu. Though I’m a firm believer that you should enjoy your holiday meal anyway you like, there are some healthier alternatives to some of the traditional Thanksgiving fare. In today’s post, I’ll share alternative recipes if you’re looking to lower your calorie intake on the big day.

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15 Dried Herbs and Spices I Keep in My Pantry

I love using fresh herbs all summer long, but now with the colder weather, I’m all about using dried herbs and spices to flavor my food. In today’s post, I’ll discuss the best way to buy dried herbs and spices that taste the best and are inexpensive, as well as the health benefits of adding these to your meals. Plus, I’ll share the herbs and spices I keep on hand year-round and how I like to use them in my cooking.

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Can Pancakes Be Healthy?

I get asked this question all the time! Growing up, I wasn’t a huge fan of pancakes, but I think this is because I was just having Bisquick or Krusteaz mixes. However, since tasting homemade pancakes, I’ve decided I love them! Pancakes can be a very calorie-dense and high-sugar breakfast, but they can also be a healthy option. Read on to learn what makes pancakes healthy and not so healthy and for some of my favorite recipes.

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Baby-Led Weaning

Last week, I talked about when to start your baby on solid foods. Most babies are ready to start solids around 6 months of age. This week I’m here to talk more about baby-led weaning or baby-led feeding, a newer concept and another way to introduce your baby to solid foods.

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Diets 101: Ornish Diet

Last week I highlighted one of the many diets out there, the Volumetrics Diet. For today’s post, I thought I’d discuss another diet called the Ornish Diet. The Ornish Diet was developed in 1977 and is really more of a “lifestyle” than a diet. This post will discuss what the Ornish Diet is and the pros and cons of eating this way.

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Diets 101: Volumetrics Diet

As I’ve shared before, there are numerous popular diets these days. One that you may not be familiar with is called the Volumetrics Diet. More like a healthy eating plan than a diet, the Volumetrics Diet emphasizes whole foods and recommends limiting processed foods. Read on to find out more and to find out if the Volumetrics Diet is right for you.

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