Author Archive: Coach Kim
Eat by Season: Summer Edition
Each season nature gives different fruits and vegetables their own time to shine, and the summer months are no exception to nature offering up plenty of prime produce. If you aren’t taking advantage of summer’s seasonal best you are missing out on some fantastic fruits and veggies that are at the peak of both their […]
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Super Food Spotlight: The Wonders of Garlic
What classifies as a “super food” varies somewhat depending on what nutritional experts you are polling, but a few staples are so remarkable that they top virtually every list of nutritional must-haves. One such staple every expert can agree upon is definitely garlic. Most of garlic’s benefits can actually be summed up with a look […]
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You Can Do What with Coconut Oil?!? Six Unexpected Uses for Coconut Oil
It seems everywhere you turn you hear about the benefits of using coconut oil. Coconut oil is considered a super food because of the evidence that it plays a valuable role in reducing cholesterol, stabilizing blood sugar, supporting strong brain function, and much more. But if you are limiting your use of coconut oil to […]
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No Refrigeration Required: Top Nutritious Snacks that Don’t Have to Be Kept Cool
As the weather heats up, the challenges of keeping healthy snacks with you on the rise as well. Don’t give up on your healthy eating endeavors though. Plenty of nutritious snacks require no refrigeration, making them perfect to toss in your bag, bring to a picnic or playground, or throw in the car! Take a […]
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How to Host a Healthy Cookout ANYONE Will Love!
If you’ve ever experienced friends or family members doubting that your healthy way of eating is actually tasty as well as good for you, a cookout is the perfect time to prove them wrong! With warm weather upon us, fire up the grill, gather your loved ones, and host a healthy cookout that will turn […]
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Hostess with the Mostess: Hosting an Allergy Friendly Birthday Party
Thanks to advances in health and nutrition, we now have a greater awareness than ever before about food allergies, intolerances, and special dietary needs of our children than ever before. Yet, while knowing these needs of our children is wonderful for their health and well-being, it can make planning a birthday party feel like a […]
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Smart Strategies for Helping Kids Tackle Food Allergies in the Classroom
If your child has had a food allergy or special diet for any length of time, it has probably become a way of life for everyone in your household. But, despite how second nature it may become for everyone at home, a whole new set of challenges can present themselves when your child enters school […]
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Empowering Your Whole Family to Cook Healthy Meals and Snacks
Cooking healthy meals for your family is one of the greatest gifts you can give them, but teaching them how to cook healthy meals themselves gives them tools they can use for a lifetime of nutritious eating. If your family relies solely on you to provide healthy meals, use the following tips to empower them […]
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Healing in Kitchen: Unleashing the Medicinal Powers of Common Kitchen Spices
Close the door to your medicine cabinet and open the door to your spice cabinet. That’s right, the same spices you use to enhance the flavors on your food can actually be used to help you with a multitude of health concerns. Before the next time you head to the pharmacy, try increasing your use […]
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Does Your Family Need More Fat? 5 Reasons You Need to Make Fat a Dietary Staple in Your Home
In the 90s, fat-free foods dominated the diet world. Today the reign of fat-free foods has dramatically diminished, but fat’s reputation as a villainous food has left lingering effects even though fat got a bad rep based on erroneous conclusions that were never backed by sound scientific reason in the first place. While certain fats […]
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