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Growing your own food

Many people shutter at the thought of planting their own gardens, but more people are realizing the health benefits of it go well beyond avoiding the processed steps most of the store bought food today goes through.

Snacking savvy for the busy mother

Snacks can be salty or sweet or both but we are drawn to them and that includes moms. When you are on the run or working on your computer, reach for a healthy snack every time and enjoy it.

Breakfast, the most important meal

The first meal of the day is also the most important because without it our bodies aren't fueled and ready for what the day may bring.

Essential nutrients and picky eaters

As a parent you want what is best for your little guy or gal, especially when it comes to their health and the foods they eat every day.

Healthy eating starts before birth

Did you know that your preference for some foods could very well have started before you were even born? According to various studies over the years, babies develop the senses of taste and smell during the second trimester of their mother's pregnancy. It's also been shown that babies have a distinct preference for sweet things and can even tell the difference between certain flavors of food as it passes through the amniotic fluid that surrounds them during the time inside the mother's womb.

Basics of the Food Pyramid

The Food Pyramid has been substituted with the healthy eating plate.

Easy pasta

Nutritious and delicious, pasta is also easy and fast. You will not find anything better to get a satisfying, warm meal quickly on the table, and, as the tips about how to serve pasta below prove, you will not find a more versatile food.

Simple and fast pasta

Pasta is something more than macaroni cheese. Try some of these quick sauces and tips to prepare pasta for instant meal perfection. These suggestions are kid tested.