Health

There will be a lot of grilling this summer.  Do you know what temperature meat needs to be to ensure the destruction of unhealthy bacteria?  I wasn’t.  Here’s a quick overview of some of the things that will keep your family healthy!

I had an intesting conversation with Curt about beef.  Is the meat of a grass-fed animal better than one that is fed oats and grain?  Listen to this converation to hear what Curt has to say.  Then add your own comments below, if you want to. 

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Whether served straight from the grill or in a salad, Chicken is always a great choice for summer meals.  Click here for recipes.

Here’s the new drink a friend shared with me…

1.  1 tall glass of ice

2.  Fill half full with cranberry juice

3.  Fill the other half with sparkling lemon water

4.  Add a twist of lime and enjoy!

I’m not a huge wrap fan because many of them are too devoid of flavor for me, but this one looks great!  Maybe it’s the veggie cream cheese that adds the spark.  Click here for the recipe!

Having a hard time getting kids to eat veggies?  Click here for some unique ways to prepare veggies that they’ll actually eat!

If you’re like me, you have a hard time keeping track of your little choices toward a healthy lifestyle.  Things like drinking water, eating the right kinds of food and exercise.  Well, here’s a worksheet I put together that may help you monitor these things on a weekly basis. healthy-choices-worksheet

Do you ever wonder how different weight loss plans compare to each other?  Click here to view a comparisson of the plans you’re interested in.

Prepare for the unexpected. It’s usually wise to think of the worst possible scenario and prepare for it. Having a survival kit in your car could potentially turn a tragedy into a minor inconvenience.
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It’s that time of year again and when the wind-chill gets this far below zero, it’s downright dangerous.  Frostbite!  But what does it look like and how do you treat it.  Click here for info!