When youāre stressed, your body goes into fight or flight mode and releases sugar into your bloodstream. This is a natural response because your body is preparing to flee or defend itself – though in most cases of modern stress, the threat isnāt real, the impacts are. Weight gain, bloating, poor digestion and higher levels Read More!
Greek Chicken Soup Ready for Soup Season?!!We sure are over here at the CFC Headquarters (aka my family kitchen). I love soup for many reasons, but especially because it’s very filling and a healthy, economical choice for our large family. Many nights each week there is a big stockpot full of soup sitting on the Read More!
Teriyaki Green Beans These Teriyaki Green Beans are VERY TASTY and excellent for a quick weeknight dinner side dish, or an addition to your weekly food prep meals, but also impressive enough to make for your holiday guests this upcoming Thanksgiving and Christmas season. I served these alongside garlic chicken tenders and brown rice the Read More!
When cold & flu season hits, you want to be armed and ready! While it’s not possible to prevent EVER getting sick (especially if you have little ones!) it is possible to boost your immune system so you aren’t catching every little bug that goes around. Here are 8 ways to boost your immune system Read More!
Kid-Approved Broccoli Fritters After School Snacks that make Parents & their kiddos HaPpY! Delicious AND Nutritious! If I told you that kids actually like eating these things would you believe me? Guess you’re gonna have to make them for yourself to find out! My kids are much more likely to try new things if I Read More!
Snacking can serve as a boost throughout the day, being both a source of comfort and an energy boost, however, there can be a lot of confusion about how to snack in a healthy way. Bad snacking habits can lead to overeating and weight gain, whereas smart snacking habits can help us lose weight! We Read More!
Introduce yourself, who are you, how old are you, do you have a family, what do you do for a living, what do you like to do for fun? My name is Sarah and I am 48 years old.Ā Currently, I’m in my masterās degree in Marriage and Family Therapy.Ā I’m a certified life coach Read More!
Weight loss is difficult. Not because our bodies don’t know how to lose weight, but because we often lack the proper routine and structure to create an environment where they feel safe to do so. There are a few major players when it comes to setting yourself up for weight loss. Here are 7 reasons Read More!
Ā MediterraneanĀ Grassfed Beef Meatballs These Savory Tangy little meatballs are PERFECT to serve as your protein with a meal, as an appetizer on toothpicks. OR my personal favorite: tucked neatly into glass food prep containers in the fridge for our next few meals ahead! The addition of fresh chopped herbs really gives these meatballs such a Read More!
Glowing skin starts in the gut! While there are multiple contributing factors to issues with our skin, one of the first places to look is your diet. An imbalance of bad bacteria, digestion issues, or overconsumption of sugar, fried foods or processed carbohydrates can all result in weathered looking skin. You can transform the way Read More!
