Category Archives: Nutrition

Mocha Pops

Just about the time my daughter turned 2 months old, we discovered she has a milk, soy protein intolerance (MSPI). I was nursing and wanted to continue so I've been following a milk-free diet for a little over a month. I love my milk and ice cream, but knew I wanted to make this work if I could. Lately it has left me feeling a bit deprived so I've been trying to fill this milk-free void in my life. No
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12 Smoothie Recipes to Beat the Heat

Is summer usually this hot?  In Omaha, Nebraska today it is going to be 98° degrees with a heat index of 115°.  Luckily I work inside but many people are not as lucky.  It is so important to stay hydrated during this extreme heat.   Beat the heat by enjoying an easy and nutritious beverage, a smoothie.  Smoothie is defined as a drink made from fruits, juices, vegetables, crushed ice, etc., usually with milk or yogurt, whipped in a blender until
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It’s Picking Time!

I love this time of year with warm weather, long days, and lots of time spent outdoors.  I also get excited for our family tradition of heading to pick-your-own farms.  As a kid, I have so many fond memories of going strawberry picking in the early summer and apple picking in the fall.  My parents would pack a picnic lunch and we’d spend the day picking apples or strawberries and enjoying the great outdoors. I’ve continued this tradition with my kids.  Both of
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