**Hard Economic Times? Don't Skimp On Healthy Foods! **

The video above is an exaggeration of course but even with these hard economic times you do not have to eliminate healthy foods because of the costs. Don't you think there is a reason that the classic "junk food" is priced so much lower than the "healthy food"? Here are some tips for keeping "healthy food" in your house DESPITE the hard economic times:


1. Do You Shopping Without The Kids. If you can shop without your kids' influence, you can make sure that you get the healthy foods into your home. Your kids would love the "junk" food like the chips, cookies, etc. If you shop alone, you won't have to worry about them "nagging" you to get the "junk".

2. Replace the Soft Drinks with Milk or Water. Soft drinks should be eliminated altogether because of their high sugar and chemical content but if you cannot eliminate them totally; try just at home with milk or water. We all know milk is better for you and your kids' growth and calcium intake. Make drinking soft drinks a "special time" when you are out of the house at an event. Stick with the good stuff at home.


3. Buy the "Healthy Foods" in Quantity. Foods such as fruits and vegetables can be bought in bulk and stored in your freezer in freezer bags so they do not spoil. You can then unfreeze them for use in the future days, weeks or even months.

4. Use Great Protein Sources Like Meats and Beans. These can also be bought in bulk for a better price than if you bought it retail.They also can be prepared in soups and stews using a crock pot and storing them in the freezer for future uses.

5. Try the Local Fish Market. If you live near the coast, going to your local fish market can save time as well as money buying the fish directly from the fishermen. If it is legal, you can even try to catch your own fish as well.

6. Go With the Great Kids Staple: PEANUT BUTTER! Peanut Butter is a favorite of most kids and is a great food on a budget. Natural peanut butter tastes great and can be stored in the refrigerator for weeks.

7. Use High-Water Filled Foods! Using foods like these are not only a great snack for you and your kids but it will "fill them up" better than junk food like chips and cookies. Water-filled fruits such as Watermelon, salads, etc. can do a much "healthier" job of providing a snack that can "fill-up" your kids.

Yes; these are hard economic times. But you do not have to lose the healthy foods because you are on a tight budget. Stick with the healthy foods and you and your family will benefit in more ways than one.



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**STARVE A COLD! FEED A FEVER!**

I have heard this saying for most of my life as you probably have. I think it is being passed down generations at a time. But what can we do, as health parents, to prevent ourselves and our kids from getting to the point where we have to say, "starve a cold, feed a fever"?? The BEST thing that we can do is a daily routine of healthy eating and exercise. Many children who are overweight or obese suffer greatly with illnesses that we take for granted. Many obese children have struggles with their blood sugar levels as well as with breathing problems and a lower immune system. Eating healthy foods and regular exercise is the key to help with it all. Will it prevent from ALL sicknesses that come around? Of course not. But it will give them a better chance to fight any and all sicknesses that DO come around.





Now, your kids are not the only ones that can use a healthy diet and regular exercise to help fight colds and illnesses. YOU are also exposed to germs everyday and need to also eat healthy and exercise. If you are overweight yourself, you have a lower immune system and are susceptible to illnesses as well. If you want to not have to remember the saying, "starve a cold, feed a fever", then you need to lose the pounds by eating healthier and exercising. Do it TODAY as "cold and flu" season is just starting and you need to prepare yourself and your kids for all the germs that will be thrown at you.



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Nutrition And Childhood Obesity

Being a Healthy Parent is what this blog is all about. Whether it is for yourself getting and being healthy; or for your kids. I cannot emphasize the point enough that we, as a society are "killing our kids" with what we give them for nutrition. Childhood Obesity is a problem; that's obvious. But it is a problem in society that CAN and SHOULD be preventable. Our children need to be given the proper tools to make the correct choices on what foods they put into their bodies. We, as parents, need to help them with those choices when they are young; and as they grow, give them the tools to make the choices on their own. Watch this video on "Overweight Kids in America" and then click on the link below to see what you can do. Watch it now:






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LOSE THE WEIGHT? LOSE THE BAD HABITS!

Face it! We are ALL not perfect! I know that may sound obvious but there are too many people in this world who think "perfection" IS attainable.When it comes to our health, many of us have gotten into "bad habits" with what we are eating as well as the effects that are being thrust upon our bodies. We all have heard that the "bad habits" like smoking, drinking too much, drug use, etc. are looked upon with disdain all over the world. But it seems that when it comes to the "bad habits" of poor nutrition choices and overeating, we don't look at this as we do to the other habits. Poor nutrition and overeating can damage your health just as much as our classic "bad habits of Smoking, drinking, and drugs.

Here are the "bad habits" and some consequences if they are continued:


1. OVEREATING. Besides the obvious result of becoming obese, which has become an absolute crisis here in America; overeating can lead to many medical difficulties such as Heart Disease, Diabetes, Cancer, and many other physical difficulties. We are now seeing many of these medical issues in our children that are overweight; even children as young as pre-school aged!


2. POOR NUTRITION CHOICES. I say "choices' because, for the most part, we CHOOSE what we put into our bodies when it comes to food. It is your "choice" whether you eat that "greasy cheeseburger" or that healthy salad. Choosing foods with high fats and sugars can make you feel fatigued as well as they can literally "make you sick".


3. LACK OF EXERCISE. Making the correct choice with your nutrition is only part of the solution. If you live a sedentary life filled with hours of "couch potato" activities like TV watching, video game playing, computer "surfing", etc.; then you are not going to lose weight; have many medical difficulties, and will not have the proper energy levels to live a fulfilling life.


4. THOSE "OTHER" BAD HABITS. If you have those other habits like smoking, drinking too much, drug use, etc.; they need to be "kicked to the curb"! Its all about the healthy lifestyle and if you are eating healthy and exercising but still smoking for example; are you REALLY being healthy?? Lung cancer, liver cancer, brain damage, etc. are those popular consequences of these "other" bad habits. Difficult to stop? OF COURSE! if it wasn't would there be so many things in this world to "help" us overcome these habits?


Your family cares about you so YOU NEED TO CARE ABOUT YOU! Eating Badly? Eating Too Much? Not Exercising? Participating In Those "Other Bad Habits?

Make The Change NOW!!

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Healthy Eating And Exercise Go Together

So now you are eating healthy but you need to lose weight. Eating is only half of the equation. The other half? You need to exercise to burn off the fat pounds.This does not mean that you also stop eating properly when it comes to what you actually do for your exercise activities. "Food Fuels The Body" mantra is very important when it comes to your exercise activities. What you eat before as well as after your workout is vital for you to get and maintain your desired results.

Balanced eating is not for just for your "classic mealtimes" i.e. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. You also need to have a balanced mix of meals before AND after your workout. Many people do not consume a meal, either pre-workout or post-workout or even both.

A pre-workout meal is very important to give your body the fuel to sustain your workout at an optimal fat-burning level and to give you sustainability to your workout regime; whether you are doing cardio work or resistance training.

A post-workout meal is as important as your pre-workout meal. After you exercise, your energy is depleted and your body will use the energy in your muscle tissue to help your brain function if you do not replace the "fuel" with a balanced post-workout meal of protein and carbohydrates.


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