Rebel to Redeemed…Sharing HIS Kind of Love
Congratulations! You’ve made it through our Christmas Scavenger Hunt and met some wonderful authors. You will need the phrase located at the bottom of each page in order to enter the drawing. Not sure where to start. You can start by clicking right here and it’ll take you to the first page of the Scavenger Hunt right here on my […]
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Jehovah Ma’oz means the Lord my Fortress Lord, my strength and my fortress, my refugein time of distress,to you the nations will come from the ends of the earth and say,“Our ancestors possessed nothing but false gods, worthless idols that did them no good. Jeremiah 16:19
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We’ve been talking about the importance and types of fruits and vegetables the last two months. We discussed starchy vs. non-starchy vegetables. So what are some types of fruits? Tree Fruit—this includes apples, plums, peaches, apricots, figs, plums, cherries, etc. Citrus Fruit—oranges, tangerines, lemon, lime, clementine, kumquat, grapefruit, etc. Berries—strawberry, blueberry, blackberry, raspberry Tropical/Exotic Fruit—bananas, kiwi, watermelon, cantaloupe, etc. Compound […]
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We’ve been discussing fruits and vegetables the last few weeks. However, how can you get them in when you don’t like fruits and vegetables? Some ideas include? Include them in soups, casseroles and breads that are made Juicing Add to foods you like Add a little seasoning to help with taste Add to dishes you love Disguise in a meal […]
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Last week we discussed starchy vegetables. So what are non-starchy vegetables? These are the vegetables we should be eating the most These are mainly found on the flowering part of the plant. Non-Starchy vegetables include? Lettuce Broccoli and Cauliflower Cucumber Spinach Mushrooms Peppers Onions Tomatoes Asparagus Many of these are great in an omelet! Yum! So what is your […]
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I mentioned last week starchy vegetables, but what are they? I’ll admit this is one area that I really struggle with and one of the reasons I’m writing about it. Sadly, many of my favorite vegetables are the starchy vegetables. So what vegetables are starches? Corn Peas Potatoes Pumpkins Squash and Zucchini Yams Parsnips Did you know all of these […]
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We’ve discussed how to get in our daily dose of vegetables. However, how do we know which vegetables are best for us? Some lessons I’ve learned are: The greener the vegetable the better it is Learn which vegetables are considered a starch Vivid colored vegetables are full of nutrients Learn when your favorite vegetables are in season Vegetables can now […]
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So we learned over the last two weeks that we needs 2 ½ cups of vegetables a day. Last week discussed how to get in our daily dose of fruit. So how this week let’s look at ways to get in our daily dose of vegetables? Throw some veggies in with your meat or protein Drink your vegetables Grill vegetables […]
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Last week we discussed the importance of eating fruits and vegetables. But, how do we get in the recommended 9 servings a day? I don’t know about you but that seems like a lot to me. When I hear 2 cups of fruit and 2 ½ cups of vegetables a day that seems a little more doable. So apparently ½ […]
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We’ve all heard the importance of eating fruit and vegetables on a daily basis. This is often hard to do and most Americans struggle with getting in the proper amount of fruit and vegetables daily. However, what I’ve noticed is if I miss a day or two of eating fruits and vegetables my body can tell it. I’m […]
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We’ve been discussing breakfast this month. We’ve talked about how to prepare ahead of time, quick and easy foods to eat and the importance of breakfast. So what are foods you can cook over the weekend for the coming week? Frittatas or Quinoa Cups—I like to make these in the muffin pans, but I’ve also seen some in Pizza form. […]
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I’ve shared about the importance of breakfast and ideas for a quick and easy breakfast. So what if your time is limited in the mornings? I’m not a morning person so planning ahead of time is a HUGE help for me. How can you prepare ahead for breakfast? Lay out everything you need the night before Prepare items ahead of […]
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Last week, I shared why breakfast is important to eat. So, what are some healthy options for breakfast? If you’re like me you don’t have a lot of time to prepare a meal. Low-fat Yogurt—You can even make a smoothie if that is preferable Oatmeal—oatmeal is good for you because it is full of fiber. Add raisins and nuts for […]
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We are told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. I have a bad habit of skipping meals on the weekends or when I have a day off. However, I notice that I make up for it later. So why is breakfast so important? Boost brain activity—eating boost your mental edge Boost fiber intake Leads to wiser […]
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Last week we discussed the benefits of eating at home. But let’s be honest, you’re going to eat out at some point. So what are some tips to remember when we eat out? Avoid fast food Order foods that are healthy words such as poached, baked, roasted, grilled or broiled and not unhealthy words such as fried, breaded, creamed, etc. […]
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Several weeks ago, I shared the debate of eating out vs. eating in. So what are some of the benefits of eating at home? Why should we eat at home more than eating out? Healthier options Saves money Ability to control how food is prepared Control of ingredients used to prepare food Ability to be creative Healthy substitutes for heavier […]
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I’ve told you about my First Place 4 Health group in the past. They are a great bunch of girls and offer a world of encouragement. However, I’ve moved and don’t get to see them each week the way I’d like to. I’m saddened that so far I’ve not found a new group in my area. Yet, I’m thankful that […]
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We just brought in a new year. With a new year usually comes New Year’s resolutions. But how often do we make these resolutions? Every year What do we resolve to change? Often to lose weight However, how long before we are back to our old routine? An hour? A day? A week? A month? Three months? So what […]
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I shared the other week that I don’t really care to cook. However, I’m seeing the benefits to eating in and cooking more. I’m definitely a reluctant cook, but have found some tips that work: I’ve found a few solutions that work for me with cooking. Fixing healthy casseroles will last for several meals I can cook meals in the […]
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Christmas brings it’s own temptations with parties, family gatherings and celebrations. However, the most important thing to remember is that Christmas is about family. Yes, we should make healthy choices during the holidays. We don’t want to completely blow our diet. However, Christmas is the time to focus on our family and enjoy the time together. We can resolve not […]
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