After a week of doing the Fresh NUrisment Smoothie Challenge I feel great! Tanya makes morning smoothie recipes using 2 super foods per week! The first week was chia seeds and spinach. I have to say, I am pretty new at smoothie experimenting and the thought of spinach in my breakfast drink sounded terrible. I [...]
It can be very overwhelming when it comes to purchasing the ‘right’ foods. We are constantly bombarded with different messages about what is considered ‘healthy’. One day we are told to purchase low fat foods and the next we are told the fat is ok but watch out for all that added sugar. The truth [...]
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Wean Green has been hiding our newest product underneath a pot of gold. Can you guess what it is before the leprechauns come to take it on the 17th? We will be giving 3 clues to unwrap our newest addition to our product line! Check out our Blog, Facebook and Twitter accounts between March 5th [...]
The other week during our cold snap, I was dreaming of the tropics!!! I was thinking about how lovely it would be if I could escape our cold winter days and lie on a white sandy beach, soak in the rays and drink some fresh coconut water (or mohitos). Well, that was not an option… [...]
This Valentine’s Day give out some sweet treats without all the added sugar! Try this yummy Apple Strawberry Sauce recipe or come up with one of your own and use the downloadable cards for the perfect Valentine –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Downloadable Cards: sweet treat recipe card-back of card bee mine-front of card blank-back of card Happy Valentine’s [...]
Try out these fantastic recipes submitted by our lovely followers: Creamy Garlic & Herb Shrimp Linguine Recipe By: Tara Elias 220 g linguine, uncooked 2 cups frozen peas, defrosted 3 Tbsp. Italian Dressing 1 lb. (450 g) frozen uncooked deveined peeled large shrimp, thawed 1/2 cup (1/2 of 250-g tub) Herb & Garlic Cream [...]
Childhood obesity has become an epidemic in our country. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), it has more than tripled in the last 30 years. In 2008, more than one third of children and adolescents were overweight or obese. And that is a BIG, BIG problem. Sadly, I’m guessing this doesn’t come as [...]
I love the holiday season! The friends, parties, traditions!! The one thing I don’t love is the over indulgence that we often see during this time. Here are my 5 tips to stay eco-chic this holiday season: 1. Creative Wrapping: Get creative! Wrap in something that people would also love to be gifted, like a [...]
Welcome to cold and flu season! Besides being active, getting enough sleep and activity, and reducing stress, here are some dietary measures to help you and your families fend off viruses this winter: 1) Eat at least 7 servings of fruits and vegetables per day. They contain antioxidants like beta-carotene, vitamin C, and phytochemicals. Choose a [...]
