Simple BBQ Ideas

Simple BBQ Ideas

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Cooking food outside is a regular practice in our family, especially in the summer. It’s fun to eat outside and enjoy a different setting whether it’s a picnic or backyard gathering. Each of us can recall memories made as we gathered around a table to enjoy a meal alfresco. And, cooking food doesn’t have to be hard… here are some simple bbq ideas to get you started.

Unfortunately, much of what we put out on the grill isn’t so good for us.  If you’re looking to host an outdoor barbecue with healthier options than the typical hot dogs, hamburgers, and ribs — take a look below for some tasty yet healthy suggestions.

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Is Heartburn Caused by Lack of Acid?

Is Heartburn Caused by Lack of Acid?

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Do you joke about heartburn? Perhaps it started off as an occasional, nagging burning in your chest and you blamed Grandma’s cooking. Is it still occasional, or has it crept into regular discomfort? Are you wondering if heartburn is caused by lack of acid instead of too much?

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Food Journal Benefits

Food Journal Benefits

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Jotting down everything you eat throughout the day can unlock so many clues as to what foods work best for you, and what foods may have a negative effect that you haven’t noticed until now. I want to talk with you about food journal benefits and what you can discover by recording what you eat!

It can be as simple as carrying a small notebook with you, or even as quick as downloading a Food Journal app on your phone to keep track.  There are many great ones to choose from if you search for “food journaling” in your phone’s app store.

Here’s what you’ll discover about yourself when you start keeping a food journal.

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Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products

Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products

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Are you in full spring-cleaning mode, yet?  Tidying up your home and cleaning its surfaces can breathe such a breath of fresh air into your life.  Provided your cleaning products are not adding more toxins in the process. I’d like you to try some eco-friendly cleaning products to shine up your home.

The majority of the household cleaners we see in the store and advertised in media contain chemicals that can make it hard for us to breathe, cause our eyes to water, or even lead to health concerns we certainly want to bypass.  These damaging chemicals are found in everything from your fabric softener that gets clothes feeling snuggly to your soap-scum remover, and everything in between.

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Nutritional Comparison of Fresh, Frozen and Canned Fruits and Vegetables

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Today we are going to talk about the nutritional comparison of fresh, frozen and canned fruits and vegetables. You already know that eating vegetables is essential for your health, and they available fresh, frozen, and canned. Do you ever wonder what the difference is between them? After all, aren’t they all vegetables?

Here’s what you should know about each.

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Tricks to curb your overeating

Tricks to Stop Overeating

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Easter has passed, and perhaps I should have sent this newsletter out early. Did you gather with friends and family for the holiday? And did you eat too much? It’s was delicious and fun but maybe now you’re looking for tricks to stop overeating in the future?

Our culture tends to overeat in general with larger portions than ever, but I’m sure you’d be surprised how satisfied you can feel with a smaller portion.  Somewhere along the way, we’ve been programmed to eat until we are wishing we were wearing elastic waist pants – whether we were seated at a feast, eating from boredom, or soothing emotions.

Whatever reason it may be to you, there are some simple tricks you can use on a daily basis to make sure you’re more mindful of your consumption and keep things at a healthy level.

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Healthy Grocery Shopping Tips

Healthy Grocery Shopping Tips

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Have you despaired of finding “healthy” foods at your local grocery store? We don’t all live near health food stores, but you can still find foods that will nourish your body, and often at lower prices than those stores. Let’s talk about some healthy grocery shopping tips to make your trip to the store easier.

With a little practice, you can learn to navigate your local grocery store to find foods that will fuel your body and fit your lifestyle. Here is how you start….

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How to drink more water.

How To Drink More Water

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How can you drink more water? It’s easy. I’m fairly confident that you are not reading this in a desert where you have limited access to water. Even US desert cities have reliable water supplies.

Your body is made up of approximately 75% water, which is why it is important to stay hydrated throughout the day. I notice that more and more people order water when they eat out, but that isn’t an ideal time to consume a lot of liquid. Drinking more than a cup of water or other liquid with a meal can impair digestion and nutrient absorption by diluting stomach acid.

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how to incorporate wellness into your day

How to Incorporate Wellness into Your Day

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I think you would agree that daily workouts can be quite difficult to fit into a busy schedule. Have you thrown up your hands and abandoned this goal altogether?  The all-or-nothing mindset so common when considering exercise and other practices that benefit your body is harming your health. Let’s talk about how we can put that mindset to rest and how to incorporate wellness into your day.

Let’s start with the definition. A workout doesn’t have to mean an hour and a half of sweating at the gym.  Whew! There are ways to sprinkle wellness into your everyday life, and even into your workday.

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healthy alternatives to junk food cravings

Healthy Alternatives to Junk Food Cravings

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Today I’m speaking specifically to breaking the junk food habit, beginning to eat more whole foods and including healthy alternatives to junk food cravings.

Breaking habits can be even harder than starting new habits — wouldn’t you agree?  Especially when those habits are related to your health. Let’s jump in!

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