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The Perfect Side Dish :: Fresh Garlic, Herb and Parmesan Roasted Potatoes
We cook potatoes a couple times a week in our household. My daughter is quite obsessed with potatoes, preferring the creamy small ones, and complains that I never make enough! I texted her last night while she was at drums with a new recipe idea and her response was yes, make them, but make more than 4. That girl loves her potatoes! Luckily, Melissa’s Produce sent over three bags of their medley creamer potatoes and some fresh garlic and we made garlic, herb and Parmesan potatoes to go with our steak dinner. Potatoes are good for you! Potatoes are a great side dish for any occasion! Not…
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Ask the Doctor :: Best Supplements for Teens
Ask the Doctor: Question: My teenage daughter seems sluggish and has skin blemishes. It is hard to get her to eat properly, but what supplements could I give to her? Being a teenager is work; they are learning not only what is taught in school but tremendous life lessons. Unfortunately, diet is usually not a priority so supplementation can be ( simple) and essential. We are smoothie drinkers in our house which I appreciated when my kids were young and now again, as they are tweens and teenagers; I can hide things in smoothies! Below are a few supplements I have my kids take regularly. For a vitamin…
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Gardening for Nutrition
The Many Benefits of a Vegetable Garden: There are a multitude of benefits to gardening in general: vitamin D from the sun, exercise, fresh air. But the benefits of vegetable and herb gardening can stand on their own. Besides the pride of serving your own home-grown food, you can feel secure in knowing that you’re providing sustenance your family needs. So set aside an area of your garden, gather up your vegetable gardening supplies, and start your family down a path of gardening for nutrition. Here are some healthy options you can plant right in your garden. Radishes: I start with radishes because I’ve rarely had any…
