Minus the Meat: Comparing Meatless Diets

By Lindsey Johnson | February 6, 2023 | Forks & Spoons
For one reason or another, maybe you have considered giving up meat. You’ve heard of various ways you could eliminate pork, beef and poultry from your normal meal rotation but how do you know what method and lifestyle would work best for you and/or your family?  There are many reasons people consider a life without

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Which Halloween Candies Should You Be Eating to Stay Healthy?

By Amanda Roland | October 30, 2022 | Blog
Halloween is scary, but not always because of the monsters and ghosts! Kids bring home the scariest thing of all in their trick-or-treat baskets – CANDY! Not only can it be temping for your kids to over-indulge in their sweet finds, but it can also be temping for moms and dads to sneak a few

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Discover the Dos & Don’ts of The Pregnancy Diet

By Amanda Roland | November 6, 2020 | Conception 2 College , Expecting
Growing a little human for 9 months can really work up an appetite! Making sure you and your growing little one have the right nutrients throughout your pregnancy is so important, and that’s why it is imperative to know what you should and shouldn’t be eating while you are pregnant. And don’t worry, a pregnancy

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National Infertility Awareness Week: Can a Healthy Diet Influence Fertility?

By Jennifer Jensen | April 21, 2020 | Conception 2 College , Expecting
April 19-25 is National Infertility Awareness Week. Infertility has become a more common topic to speak up about since celebrities began sharing their struggles through social media. The fact of the matter is, one in eight couples will deal with infertility and have trouble conceiving according to Resolve, the National Infertility Association. Can a healthy diet

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Childhood Obesity: Supporting Healthy Eating Patterns in Children

By Claire Carlton | March 6, 2020 | Health
Childhood obesity has become a highly discussed topic in recent decades, as its prevalence has increased at a worrisome rate. According to the CDC, about 17 percent of children aged 2–19 are considered obese. Obesity in children can be defined as having a body mass index (BMI) at or above the 95th percentile in gender-specific, BMI-for-age growth

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