I don't know about you, but mornings in my house are pretty busy. Between my husband, five kids, homeschooling, and house work I usually tend to forget all about breakfast. That is until around lunch time when I'm completely starving and ready to devour everything in…

Here’s a protein-packed salad for your next picnic... especially if you know there will be some hungry vegetarians joining the fun!

This salad not only travels well, it stays fresh in the fridge for a couple of days so you can make it ahead of time. You can also add different veggies to the salad (diced carrots, jalapeños, radishes), depending on what’s in season.…

Pancakes. Just the thought of them induces a child-like bliss. Envisioning a stack of pancakes instantly gives me a warm, fuzzy feeling! I recently stumbled across a three-ingredient…

In this weekly series I share a #Paleo recipe that I have fallen in love with or that was especially liked by my non-Paleo family (or both). This week I share about an EASY, versatile dish - Shrimp Curry! You've gotta try it!

http://runningtheraceb4me.com/2013/05/13/paleo-meal-monday-easy-shrimp-curry/

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Change is good, right? Yes and no.

You know I got a new job in February (which is going great so don’t think I’m about to knock the job!). I knew that the company had a wellness plan and since my commute was cut shorter I had all these ideas for my extra hour in the morning. I swear, I pictured starting the job and dropping 10…

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As mom's we run ourselves ragged without much thought. We do not sleep much depending on what stage our children are in or if they're sick. A lot of the times we forgo sleep just to steal an hour to ourselves to…

Ingredients

• 4 cups oats, rolled
• 2 cups almond milk
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup applesauce, unsweetened
• 1 ripe banana, mashed
• 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup sugar, granulated
• 1/4 cup chia seeds
• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
• Canola oil…

The most difficult meal to eat healthy on vacation (for me) is breakfast, hands down. With another trip just weeks away, this is my plan for how I will eat healthy during breakfast while on vacation1 What are your tips & tricks?

http://runningtheraceb4me.com/2013/05/09/breakfast-bummer-how-to-eat-healthy-on-vacation/

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In general, many pastries, muffins and baked goods contain eggs or dairy products. So when people hear the word “vegan,” often they’re not sure what to expect. When it comes to baking, the appropriate type of ingredients and proportions are key to creating a delicious baked good. This recipe uses applesauce to substitute for eggs, and vegan butter was used instead of regular butter. By cutting the amount of butter and…

Keeping up with this new dieting experience, I had to pick up a few items I kept forgetting to look for. Who knew Walmart and the local grocery stores sold organic food? I know, I know...that's a given. But, I never had an interest in them because I assumed the price would be way to high for my piggy bank. That was definitely true when considering the price of items at the grocery and "real" food grocery stores with the price…

Have a kid who’s a picky eater?  You’re not alone.  Children have little say about most of the things in their lives, but what goes in their mouths is one thing they have control over.  However, as a parent you know how important it is for your child to eat a balanced diet that doesn’t just include chicken nuggets, cupcakes, and French fries.  The best way to get them to eat healthy is to make it fun for them and create a kind of…

1. MT surprised me with an apple fritter from The Peach Stand on Sunday as a much needed pick-me-up from the car accident. It was the first one I've…

Dedicated to the moms who attended the“Citibabes Nutrition Lunch and Learn” with Laura Cipullo on Wednesday, April 19^th

So the fish sticks are still a “stinking” issue at our house! As I have shared in previous blog posts—especially “Something More than…

The creator of MomDishesItOut — savvy city mom and registered dietitian Laura Cipullo, RD, CDE, CEDRD,  has developed The Mommy Manual’s Healthy Habits. This healthy-eating and physical activity workbook can be used by coaches, school teachers or even parents teaching nutrition.  Through this approach, you…

Chopped salmon may not be a traditional dish but it’s perfect for make-ahead meals! It can be a delicious meal served over grains like brown rice, rice pilaf or quinoa. Cool it down and you can toss it on a bed of greens. For a refreshing summer salad, skip the soy sauce and hot sauce–season with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice.

INGREDIENTS (Serves 2-4)

2 (5 oz.) boneless salmon fillets, cut into cubes

1/2 cup white onions,…

On my own personal journey of eating healthier, I discovered that I was spending a LOT more time in the kitchen than the days gone by of mac & cheese, chicken nuggets, hot dogs and Gold Fish. Cutting and peeling an apple doesn't seem like a very time consuming process, but when every meal and snack is prepared from whole, clean, healthy foods, you up your time in the kitchen by at least double. BUT... that time in the kitchen allowed me to stumble upon a very good way to both introduce…

I've discovered from being on an herbal cleanse and from feeling better about myself that there is now formed in me a "new" way of thinking and living. A blossom of hope in the way I make choices about my health and fitness has emerged!This site, BodyProvision.com, was created for me to share with you about the changes I experience as my unhealthy eating and fitness habits change to healthier ones using the Advocare product line. I'm completely amazed just by experiencing the...…

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INGREDIENTS (Serves 2)

1/2 lb beets, peeled and diced

2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed and diced

Coarse salt and freshly ground black…