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10 crunchy and colorful alternatives to chips and dip

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Looking for healthy snack ideas? In this post, I highlight ten crunchy and colorful alternatives to chips and dip. Some of these ideas are classics (like peas and carrots), while others offer new flavors (like chocolate avocado dip!). All are yummy and will offer a fun, crunchy (and colorful!) alternative to chips and dip.
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Chicken Salad with Poppy Seeds and Lemon

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Chicken Salad with Poppy Seeds and Lemon

A No Mayo Chicken Salad

When I was a kid, my mom used to make poppy seed chicken casserole. It was creamy and delicious, with the pop of the seeds and the softness of the chicken. She always topped the casserole with crushed butter crackers – that buttery crunch took that comforting casserole to the next level.

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Easy Grilled Veggies

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Easy Grilled Veggies: How to make Grilled Shishito Peppers

Why grilled veggies?

It’s summertime, and grilling out is a wonderful way to enjoy getting outside, while eating fresh fruits and veggies.
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How to cook Healthy: 10 easy tips to making a normal recipe healthier

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If you know me, you know that I make a lot of my meals at home. And here’s a secret: I modify recipes to match my food philosophy. Today, I’m going to talk about how I make my meals healthy, even when I work from a recipe. Here are 10 tips on how to cook healthier:

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A Simple Side to Spice up a Weeknight Meal

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Sometimes, you just need a little something to spice up a weeknight meal. What better thing to do than a simple side? So last night, I threw together a simple side veggie to go with our entree. It took about 15 minutes to prepare and sauté – pretty good, right?

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Can’t sleep? 12 tips on how to get to sleep

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Feeling tired but not being able to go to sleep can be a frustrating, vicious cycle. Here are a dozen tips to help you when you can’t sleep.

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How to grocery shop on a budget (and still eat healthy food)

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Six Grocery Shopping Secrets

Let’s face it. For many people, grocery shopping can be a chore. It takes planning, time, and can be costly. Here’s a secret: I love to grocery shop! To me, grocery shopping gives us a glimpse into our culture. It shows how we eat, how we live, and what is trendy. And, I love grocery shopping because it gives me so many ideas for eating healthy. Many folks don’t feel that they can eat healthy food because it is too expensive. Today, I am going to talk about six secrets you can use to enjoy grocery shopping on a budget, even when your priority is to eat healthy.
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Ten healthy St. Patrick’s Day snacks that are kid-friendly

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Happy St. Patrick’s day! When I lived in Boston and worked for the school district, St. Patrick’s day was a big deal. And, classroom parties that were full of green snacks made it an even bigger deal. There was a potential for unhealthy snacks and sugary drinks – and it was my job to give teachers and parents alternative ideas. Here are ten St. Patrick’s day snack ideas that are healthy and kid-friendly:
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Sugary Drinks in School: A Success Story

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Do you drink sugary drinks? Some argue that sugary drinks play a significant role in today’s obesity epidemic in the US. Why? Because when you drink sugar, you are consuming calories. And, your body doesn’t feel as full when you drink these calories compared to when you eat the same number of calories as food. 1

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Notes:

  1. Pan A, Hu FB. Effects of carbohydrates on satiety: differences between liquid and solid food. Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care. 2011;14:385-90. ↩
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How to exercise at home: 10 tips to get you started

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Especially during the cooler winter months, it can be tough to wake up and head to the gym. Make it easier on yourself by exercising at home. These 10 tips will get you started and show you how to exercise at home:
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