Lately the “What I Ate Today” posts have been about people who mostly eat well and just need a few minor changes to make their diets great. Time to hear from the other 99%. I’m sure you know plenty of folks who aren’t willing to eat a perfect diet but are interested in eating “better”.
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4 Reasons To Let Your Kids Eat Junk This Halloween
Ahhhhh! High fructose corn syrup! Artificial dyes! Unpronounceable chemicals! Extruded rice crispy treats! Ahhhhh! When I was a kid, the big scare was razorblades in apples. Now, conscious-minded parents everywhere are terrorized by the everyday poisons of process sugars and other nastiness found in their child’s trick or treat bucket. Well, I’m here to say,
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What I Ate Today: Lauren J.
Holistic Squid weighs in with a nutrient-dense spin on Lauren J.’s diet. Lauren, age 29, lives in Aptos, CA (near Santa Cruz). Mom to a five month old little girl – born the natural way! – Lauren recently discovered the work of Weston Price, and is committed to following a traditional, nutrient-dense diet for both her
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Nine Nurturing Meals For New Mom
Hooray! Your sister (or daughter or friend or cousin or niece) just had a baby! If you’re wondering what kind of gift will best celebrate a new little bundle of life, consider whipping up some meals for new mom. Those of you with kids may remember that the first few weeks (or months) with a baby
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What I Ate Today – Rayetta G.
Holistic Squid weighs in with a nutrient-dense spin on Rayetta G.’s diet. Rayetta, 29, lives in Salem, Oregon. She is a stay-at-home mom of three, busy with homeschooling, playing, and managing all of her household’s duties. Check out what Rayetta ate today: Breakfast: One scrambled egg (pasture-raised) and a bowl of homemade granola (oats, almonds,
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What I Ate Today: Ann Marie M.
Holistic Squid weighs in with a nutrient-dense spin on Ann Marie M.’s diet. Ann Marie, 32, happens to be my sister. As such, I can tell you that while she is an awesome cook, she also lives in a tiny apartment with a kitchen designed for a person who eats mainly takeout. Check out what
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Think Beef Is Bad For Your Health?
It doesn’t matter to me if you eat beef, but I want to clear up some confusion for those who DO eat red meat and worry they shouldn’t or DON’T eat red meat but wish they could. Beef Myth #1: Beef is bad for your health IT DEPENDS…Beef is often automatically thrown in the junk food category, and
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What I Ate Today: Jessica S.
Holistic Squid weighs in with a nutrient-dense spin on Jessica S.’s diet. Jessica owns a water physical therapy business and lives in the mountains of Los Angeles with her boyfriend and dog. Here’s what Jessica ate today: Breakfast: Coffee with raw cream and unsweetened cacao and maple syrup. Half of a sandwich of hardboiled egg,
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How To Eat Out (With A Real Food Spin)
While you may stock your fridge and pantry with nutritious Real Food, the world outside your front door is a carnival of fake, nutrient-deficient, and often toxic food substitutes – making it tough to eat out. You probably already know to steer clear of ‘food’ for sale at your local gas station, theme parks, and
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4 Food Groups All Kids Should Eat
As parents we tend to obsess about what our kids eat and fret about the lack of green vegetables in their diets. Truth be told, there’s a good reason why junior does not crave steamed broccoli or a raw kale salad, and it’s not the fault of bad parenting. Hooray! Growing children need nutrient-dense foods.
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What I Ate Today: Ashley P.
Holistic Squid weighs in with a nutrient-dense spin on Ashley P’s diet. Ashley, age 32, is a mom of two from Los Angeles, CA. Breakfast – Oat Waffles, made with oat flour and leftover steal cut oats & kefir, topped with homemade apricot spread; eggs over easy. Snack – Fresh fruit at the Hollywood Farmers
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What I Ate Today: Cassie W.
Holistic Squid weighs in with a nutrient-dense spin on Cassie W.’s diet. Cassie, age 35, is a yoga instructor, long-distance runner, and mom of two from Yuma, Arizona. Whew! Here’s what Cassie ate today: Breakfast: Hardboiled egg, orange and glass of 1% milk. Lunch: 1 avocado mixed with 2 tbsp cilantro, 2 tbsp purple onion
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