Secret #1

#1 The Andersons

As a healthy mom I always shop at The Andersons. A local favorite, they always have the freshest produce and largest selection. I can't get enough of their new Fish Market and Oasis Mediterranean foods. I enjoy taking the kids with me to sample the local fresh fruit and veggies and even letting them select the foods for the family! Shopping at The Anderson's is not a chore but an experience that I welcome weekly!
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Family Talk

 

I love this idea! I have seen them sold at a local toy store and wanted to find out more! With a busy schedule sometimes dinners can get overlooked! This tool can help families connect and have fun! It also helps make family dinners a routine and positive experience. I want to go get one tomorrow!

This is what they say...

Around the Table games – Questions to get the whole family talking! Family Talk takes the dinner table discussions with you wherever you go!

Fun, Portable conversation game to keep today’s busy families connected

100 question cards attached to round carabiner clip for use anywhere – at home, at a restaurant, in the car, on vacation

Questions that get the whole family talking – even hard-to-talk-to Teens!

Portable, thought provoking, fun!

Ages 3+

Great gift idea

Family Talk - Engage your families in colorful conversations with this award winning set of 100 portable conversation questions. Simply pick a card, ask the question and get a surprising and often hilarious glimpse into the hearts and minds of family members. Diverse topics reveal surprising answers, even from hard-to-talk-to teens. The games ultra-portability allows families to play in the car, at the dinner table, on vacation or at a party! Great gift idea! 100 cards  per deck. Ages 3+

Barley Makeover

White flour, white bread, enriched pasta, you get the picture. Many of our "grains" could use a makeover!! Have you ever tried Pearled Barley? I am in love with this super food!
I replace my white rice and pasta with this little friend! Priced very well, and has many nutritious benefits! Full of protein and fiber, my friend barley can makeover any dish! Try cooking it in a low sodium broth or bullion and tossing it with veggies like tomato's, basil and baby spinach! It goes well with a light dressing like lemon juice, garlic and EVOO!

• Add barley to stews and soups or other dishes
• Mix barley flour with wheat flour to make breads and muffins
• Use cracked barley or barley flakes to make hot cereal
• Toss chilled cooked barley into salads

Barley and your health:
 One cup of cooked barley provides 193 calories, 6 grams of fiber and 3.5 grams of protein.
With less than one gram of fat per serving, barley is a virtually fat-free food and is also cholesterol-free.

Barley FACTS...

Recent studies showed that barley helps lower blood LDL cholesterol. Barley may also help stabilize blood glucose levels, which may help people with diabetes.

Cooking Barley?
http://www.ehow.com/how_2210635_cook-barley.html

                     
                                         

                                      Healthful Eating!

                                                  Sincerley,

                                                      Always Healthy Mom

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Eating Healthy. Growing Strong.

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Challenge Monday!

 My challenge today is for you to go for a walk with your family! The conditions are beautiful and there is nothing more important than a healthy happy family!
Enjoy!
                              

                   

My favorite moment is when I talked my husband and kids into going for a family walk at a local park right after a 5 o'clock rain! It was the most memorable walk we have taken! So much wildlife  to take in! We ended up seeing over 5 deer and birds galore! We all enjoyed our walk that day!