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Meal Planning and Healthy Snacks

So we have a dilemma at the LLG house, we are running out of healthy meal ideas. By that I mean we open the fridge and have no inspiration. So we end up either making something un-healthy like Macaroni and Cheese or going out. When we are out we pick healthier options (normally) but that is still [...]

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The ‘Bad Eating Cycle’

I feel better when I eat ‘real food’ I have more energy, more focus and all of that. Heck I even sleep better! This weekend I didn’t eat over the top bad I would say it was about 50/50 which is pretty good for traveling…however, I’ve been eating about 25% bad 75% good for the [...]

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Less processed choices for snacks.

Last week I talked about a few reasons that I try to avoid processed foods, this week I’m going to give you a few alternatives to common snack foods. I’ll even be nice and give you better and best options.   Popsicle  Original: Orange Pop: water, high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, sugar, orange juice (from [...]

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Why I avoid processed foods.

Next week I’m going to talk about some processed food alternatives we use often in our house. Its a fast paced world and I don’t have time to make everything from scratch like I wish I could. Plus I don’t have a maid to do all those dishes, I hate dishes.  This week however I’m going [...]

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Food = Fuel

Sometimes I like to convince myself that a little indulgence here and there won’t hurt me. Most of the time that is true, however I have a problem with the ‘little’ part.  I have a little sugar, I want more. I eat a few crackers and go back and eat 1/2 the box. I have [...]

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