If you’re looking for ways to keep your teeth healthy and strong for years to come, you may be wondering where to start. Oral care is an essential part of healthcare, but studies have shown that over 100 million Americans don’t visit the dentist even once a year, even though about 90% of diseases that end up affecting the whole body start in the mouth. Taking care of your teeth is crucial, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. Take a look at three things you can do to make sure your teeth stay … [read more]
Cheese, a Versatile Food
Cheese, a milk product from cows, goats and sheep, is delicious and boasts many nutrients and healthy fats. When combined with other foods, cheese adds color, taste and aroma to enhance the overall quality. Here are a few ways you can incorporate cheese into your daily menu. Cheese as a Sauce Soft cheese makes an excellent sauce for dipping and dressing. Macaroni, a simple food, when mixed with a creamy cheese sauce, becomes a popular staple for many American families with young children. … [read more]
Ways to Get Your Child to Eat Healthier
Parents struggle every day with making sure their children get the proper nutrition that they need. If you have a picky eater, you may feel like you've tried all of the tricks, yet nothing seems to work. Here are a few ideas to help. Set a Good Example While do as I say not as I do sounds great, it's not always the best policy when it comes to your children. Setting a good example for your child is important. If you're constantly indulging in sweets, they will want to do the same. … [read more]
Back to School with Healthy Lunch Box Recipes
When you have picky eaters, preparing a nutritious meal for school can be a challenge. I still remember when Mama Foodie used to wake-up in the wee hours of the morning just to prepare Bento Boxes for her kids. Thanks to healthy lunch box recipes shared by experts, preparing a nutrition packed baon is no longer a challenge. Mama Foodie’s Bento Box ingredients usually include egg, cheese, ham, rice, and some fruits or veggies. But if you want to ensure that the kids have healthy and nutrition … [read more]
Love Your Kidney with Old Orchard Cranberry Juice
Fruits and vegetables are essential in providing proper nourishment for the body. They are packed with vitamins and minerals content to help keep the body healthy and strong. Carrots are known to be good for the eyes, while citrus fruits are popular for vitamin C which is good for the skin and immune system. Vital organs of the body like the kidney can also be given extra care by adding fruits in your diet. This is why the Love Your Kidney campaign of Old Orchard Cranberry Juice can be … [read more]
Celebrate National Pasta Month with Al Dente Pasta
Pasta lovers will be pleased to know that there is a National Pasta Month and it is happening this month of October. Last Saturday, Dona Elena Al Dente Pasta hosted an event that showed us how to make the most out of this pasta appreciation month. The event has all the ingredients to recognize the value of pasta in gastronomy. There were informative talks about the health benefits of pasta, a cooking demo by Chef Michel Cottabaren, and a cook-off with some of the bloggers. RJ Ledesma also … [read more]
Revitalizing Refreshment with Health Benefits
Fresh fruit juice and shakes are healthy refreshments that moms love to serve during the summer season. Aside from great tasting natural flavors, kids also get to benefit from the vitamins and minerals in these drinks. If you don’t mind going through the process of choosing good quality fruits for juicing, peeling, seeding, and slicing fruits for the shake, shaving ice, prepping the blender, and cleaning up afterwards, then these fresh options are perfect for you. Those who neither have the … [read more]
What’s in Your Food? – The Benefits of Going Organic
Are you aware that many of the food and drinks you consume everyday are loaded with chemicals and preservatives that could put your health at risk? Many of today’s lifestyle diseases like obesity, diabetes, and hypertension are developed largely because of this diet. This is why many nutrition experts have been promoting the benefits of going organic. Not many consumers, however, are well-informed about what the label organic means when it comes to food and drinks. Here are a few health facts to … [read more]
Dark and Crunchy Chocolate Nibbles from Trader Joe’s
Joe and Cherry’s have been indulging us in our Trader Joe's cravings ever since foodie mommy discovered them on facebook. One of the chocolate goodies that I got to enjoy from our last batch of orders is the Trader Joe’s Dark Chocolate Almond Toffee. The combination of dark chocolate and almonds offer a healthy option for those who love to snack on chocolates. Both are considered to be rich in antioxidants and are packed with vitamins and minerals. They are also known to be good for the heart … [read more]
Healthy and Not So Healthy Trail Mix Options
When we were kids a pack of Grower’s peanuts and a box of Sunmaid raisins is our equivalent of a trail mix. A trail mix is basically a combination of fruits nuts and sometimes chocolates that people take with them on hikes. My grandfather used to go on hunting trips armed with his trusty rifle, deer hunting camera, and his own trail mix of dry roasted or boiled peanuts and raisins. Nowadays, one can find several trail mix options that range from high calorie to healthy mixes. Almonds, … [read more]