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Holidays are just around the corner which means grocery stores are restocking a popular seasonal fruit: Cranberries! Cranberries are one of the few fruits that are native to North America. They have been used in traditional dishes, for medicine, and Native Americans even used them to heal their arrow wounds! Nowadays, the majority of cranberriesContinue reading “They’re back! Cranberries Galore”

We are well into Fall and ready for a classic Fall ingredient: Pumpkins! Tomorrow, you might have some jack o lanterns out for Halloween, in a few weeks you might have some pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving, and later on you might enjoy some warm pumpkin bread with hot chocolate by the fire. In any case,Continue reading “Hello Pumpkin!”

The Jump Zone is a shortcut to all of the posts and pages on creating healthy active fun. As we show off some different physical activities, I will add to the Jump Zone tab. Being physically active doesn’t have to mean ‘pumping iron’ for 2 hours a day at the gym. It can simply meanContinue reading “The Jump Zone!”

Cinnamon is a rich smelling spice that is actually the inner bark of various tropical shrubs and trees. We usually buy it from the store after it has been dried and ground up. This common spice has actually been around for over four thousand years and has been considered prized treasures in many nations andContinue reading “A Scent of Cinnamon”

Remember those bright red tomatoes I got? Well it is your turn to go find some so you can try out one of my all-time favorite side dishes: Tomato Orzo Salad. The great thing about this salad is that it becomes anything you want it to be. Just start with tomatoes and orzo pasta andContinue reading “Tomato Orzo Salad”

Happy Monday everyone! Guess what I picked up for our Wednesday Recipe today? Tomatoes galore! Don’t those look so good? I am excited to start cooking with them but before I do that, let’s talk a little bit about this vegetable (or is it a fruit?). The debate has been going on for years. IsContinue reading “Healthy from my head ‘Tomatoes’”

The wind is crisp, the sweaters are out, and the leaves have changed colors. Friends, we have officially made it into the fall season. Don’t let those cooler temperatures slow you down! It is just as important to stay physically active throughout the Fall and Winter as it is during the Summer. Here is myContinue reading “Fall Time Bucket List”

Ready to try Kale in a crispy, tasty way? Kale is a loaded with vitamins and minerals, and if prepared correctly, it might become your all-time favorite snack. So lets try this recipe out!       For this recipe, all you need is 1-2 bunches of Kale, 2 Tablespoons of oil (I use oliveContinue reading “Kale Chips”