4 Quick and Delicious Healthy Recipes for Spring!

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] As we enjoy longer daylight hours and fresh air from open windows, it’s now time to celebrate our Chicago weather finally welcoming Spring back into our lives! As the weather gets warmer, we tend to be more active and ready for quick, healthy food. Whether you are on the go taking your kids to […]
10 Kid-Friendly Healthy Recipes for the School Year

Over the next few weeks, the school lunchrooms will once again be bursting with loud laughter and children comparing and trading lunchbox treats. As the days get busier with carpooling, work and extracurricular activities, we wanted to share some quick, easy recipes. These delicious recipes are a great way to make sure your kids are […]
Kim’s Healthy Recipe of the Month: Carrot Cake Breakfast Cookies

[vc_row][vc_column][us_image image=”3008″ size=”full” align=”center”][vc_column_text] Cookies for breakfast? Yes! You read that correct. Often we find ourselves stuck in a breakfast rut, making the same oatmeal and scrambled eggs several days a week. Have some fun this summer with Carrot Cake Breakfast Cookies. A blog I LOVE, Organize Yourself Skinny, shares this delightful breakfast recipe with us. You can follow […]
Choosing A Summer Diet Plan That’s Right For You

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Nothing beats summertime in Chicago! The beautiful weather allows for hiking in local forest preserves, having fun at the beach, or spending all day at a festival in the city. However, for some of us it can be a wake up call. We can’t help but notice the affects that our unhealthy winter habits have had […]
Making Healthy Choices as a Family

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Original article from ChooseMyPlate.Gov (10 Tips: Be a Healthy Role Model for Children) “You are the most important influence on your child. You can do many things to help your children develop healthy eating habits for life. Offering a variety of foods helps children get the nutrients they need from every food group. They will […]
Kim’s Healthy Recipe of the Month: Barley and Kale Salad

[vc_row][vc_column][us_image image=”3008″ size=”full” align=”center”][vc_column_text] Here’s a wonderful hearty salad recipe from Bon Appetit which makes a perfect accompaniment to turkey burgers, fish or chicken! Barley is a healthy whole grain loaded with fiber and selenium, making it a powerful antioxidant. We tend to use barley mainly for soups, but it adds a nice touch to salads. According […]
Healthy Recipe of the Month: Roasted Kale Chips

[vc_row][vc_column][us_image image=”3008″ size=”full” align=”center”][vc_column_text] The color green symbolizes rebirth, freshness and vitality – The perfect combination for those of us working on our New Year’s health resolutions or anyone participating in Sky’s Transformation Fitness Challenge! To help support you in reaching your wellness goals, this month we will discuss adding GREENS to your life in […]
Healthy Recipe of the Month: Turkey, Kale and Brown Rice Soup

[vc_row][vc_column][us_image image=”3008″ size=”full” align=”center”][vc_column_text] Soup is one of the best healthy comfort foods. And nothing warms you up on a cold, snowy Chicago day like a hot bowl of soup. The problem is when you buy soup in the store or order it at a restaurant, you are usually eating something that is lacking in […]