The Inside Scoop:
Last weekend my brother got married! The wedding was beautiful and the day was filled with family, friends and lots of yummy food! I was able to see family members I don’t get to see very often, so it was good catching up with them! A good weekend, overall. 🙂
But, as it always does, Monday came and it was back to the daily grind. I found an exercise DVD that was hiding underneath all of my Halloween movies that I was glad I found – it was Mom’s into Fitness Pregnancy workouts! I bought them when they were on sale when I wasn’t pregnant and was saving it for my next pregnancy…too bad I didn’t remember I bought them until I’m almost 7 months pregnant! I have been doing the videos this past week and seem to like it so far!
Anywho, enough about me – scroll down to the articles and recipes below and show them some link love! There are some good links worth looking at!
Worth Reading:
How the Bathroom Scale Stole my Body Image and Much Much More via Fields of Flavor. (A great post about how the number on the scale is not always what matters. Don’t let that number define you – there are other ways to measure health!)
Struggling with my Own Weight Loss Advice via Enjoy Every Bite. (Registered dietitian Elizabeth shares her current struggles trying to lose the baby weight after having her second child. Being on the other end of weight loss advice is a whole other ball game – mentally and physically! I guess this is a sign to help get me prepared for what’s to come when I have my second child in a couple months…)
Why the Words Detox and Cleanse Make Dietitians Cringe via Nutrition A-Z. (An interesting read on one dietitian’s thoughts on detox and cleansing diets. Overall, as I came to conclude in my post, Dietitian’s Weigh in on Cleansing and Detox Diets, an overall healthy diet full of fruits, veg, whole grains, etc. instead of liquid diets and supplements is probably the best way to go.)
Store-bought Snack Packs for Kids via Toby Amidor for Food Network’s Healthy Eats blog. (Sometimes you gotta face reality. You will not always have time to make the perfect homemade lunch or afternoon snack for your kids. This post gives some great healthier grab-and-go options that will satisfy your kids while still giving them some nutrition.)
Worth Eating:
Mediterranean Hummus Flatbread via Jessica Levinson. (I love that this is a quick and healthy recipe that could be served as an appetizer OR dinner! Versatility at it’s best!)
Weeknight Chicken Curry via Food, Pleasure & Health. (If you love curry, then I think you will love this dish. It looks delicious and looks super easy to make!)
One Pot Shrimp and Orzo via The Lean Green Bean. (One pan, 20 minutes and dinner is on the table?! I’m sold! Orzo is a pasta I sometimes forget about, but this dish will bring it back into my kitchen for sure!)
Booberry and Vanilla Banana Ghosts via Nutrition Starring You. (This is simple and cute healthy snack the kids will be sure to love!)
Earlier this week on YCN:
Orthorexia: When Healthy Eating Goes Overboard
- Lunch Ideas for Busy Moms - July 10, 2024
- Why Sharing Mealtime Responsibility with Your Kids is a Game-Changer - June 20, 2024
- 10 Best Bedtime Snacks for Kids - June 5, 2024
