This time of year is wonderful for fun gatherings with family and friends, but it’s not so great for trying to steer clear of high-sugar dessert tables. Since increased sugar intake causes some crazy behavior and also makes it more difficult for immune systems to fight off colds and flus, it’s important for my family to get the holiday sugar rush under control. Here are a few things that work for us.
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For many of us, the holiday season begins on Halloween. From rifling through our kids’ candy bags for some “fun size” candy (one of the best marketing terms ever) all the way through the day before we enact our New Year’s Resolution, our will power is put to the ultimate test. (more…)
The greatest gift we all long to give our children is a healthy, happy life. In our chaotic world, giving this gift is often a challenge. It’s our desire but between our own busy schedules and the fact that we can’t monitor our children’s eating habits 24/7, we can tend to feel like we’re fighting an uphill battle when it comes to even little things like getting our kids to choose a glass of water over a sugary fruit juice. (more…)
Thanksgiving in the Green household is a very relaxed atmosphere. We do not have close family in the state of Georgia to visit so this is one time of the year when we stay home, eat and nap. Yes NAP! (more…)
Thanksgiving is just around the corner! Do you eat sweet potatoes, a November Foods of the Month, during your Thanksgiving feast? Try these veggies in November and December, when they are in season. Sweet potatoes are tasty just by themselves, as this simple recipe proves. Try this healthier version of mashed sweet potatoes, full of antioxidants like vitamin A! (more…)
