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Sweet Potato Pumpkin Soup Recipe
There are a whole lot of reasons to get excited about pumpkin season! And I’m not just talking about their gorgeous decorating appeal either. As you can see, I’ve been busy placing pumpkins all over my house, but that’s not the only thing we’re doing with them. We’re eating them too, and there are a…
15 Reasons NOT to Buy Organic
We may all set out to buy only organic food, but sometimes it just isn’t feasible (too expensive, unavailable at your local store, etc). Well, good news. Certain fruits and veggies were dubbed the Clean 15 by the Environmental Working Group–15 foods you can stop adding to your organic grocery list if you need to.
Recommended Vitamins for Women Over 40
Women not only need different vitamins than men, but the vitamins they need change as they age. Certain vitamins help fight heart disease and some types of cancer, making these nutrients even more important to the body as a woman grows older. Whether or not increasing daily intake of these vitamins has a preventive effect against disease, supplementation may reduce the risk of disease in women who have an inadequate dietary intake of particular vitamins and minerals.
Immune Boosters for Kids
You may be able to reduce the amount of time your child spends under the weather each year with immunity-boosting efforts. There are several actions you can take to help your child better fight off illnesses. By trying out different options, you can help make your child’s immune system stronger.
Super Foods for Kids
While you can use nearly any food to fill your kid’s belly, some foods provide greater nutritional value than others, and as a result are commonly referred to as “super foods.” By filling your child’s mealtime plate with there offerings, you can likely increase his overall health and ensure that he has all the nutrients he needs to grow big and strong.