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Do you find yourself somewhere in there: “You have no idea how hard it is to feed my family healthy. I have a picky eater, another kid with nut allergies and a meat-and-potatoes kind of guy for a husband. I need a nutrition expert to help me figure this out.” Or how about this one: “Well, yeah, anyone can get fit with the help of a fitness trainer. I wish…
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What is the formula to a successful Valentine’s Day meal? A romantic setting, menu and a decadent treat might be the answer — if, that is — you’re celebrating the holiday with your significant other. But if you have kids in the picture, they might not feel the love gazing at a leg of lamb or duck pâté illuminated by the soft glow of candlelight.
Thankfully, I recently spoke with…
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Moms across the nation last year shared with ZisBoomBah readers tips ranging from how to make hiking fun for kids to how to pack a healthy picnic. But even moms who, along with their families, stay active and eat healthy can find some way to improve their lives and set new goals. For instance, my family eats its fair share of fruits and vegetables with each meal. However, the drinks in…
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After two weeks of fun-filled holiday parties and get-togethers brimming with rich foods and copious amounts of confections and eggnog, it feels like its time to scale back and create lighter, healthier meals for yourself and your family.
Here in Colorado, after a very snowy and chilly December, we have been given a warm reprieve for us to get outside and enjoy the sun as the 6-foot snowdrifts melt away.…
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Ending the old year with some reflection and starting the next day fresh has fueled many a resolution for improvement. There is a reason both of these steps are considered key aspects of successful behavior change. We are much more successful in making desired changes—whether they be increasing our level of activity or improving our diets for better nutrition and balance—when we first acknowledge what we are doing right.
Here…
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During the chilly winter months, it’s tempting for my family to forget about physical activity for a chance to curl up on the couch with a soothing cup of hot chocolate. This year, however, my sister-in-law Nicole Rose and I brainstormed on how to keep our family and yours active indoors or outdoors this winter season. Here is what we came up with:
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In this new series – “How we ZBB” – we will be featuring real stories from real ZisBoomBah member families. Share with us how ZisBoomBah changes habits at YOUR house too – e.g. through playing the Pick Chow! game, reading articles on raising healthy eaters or using The Challenger Calendar to get your healthy family lifestyle on track. Your family story could be published…
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Though Hanukkah is not a major holiday religiously speaking, it is a wonderful celebration for children—one that many look forward to all year.
Known as the “Festival of Lights” for its celebration of an ancient miracle in the second temple in Jerusalem—the lamp representing the eternal light burned for 8 days when there was only a 1 day supply of lamp oil—Hanukkah dinners feature foods cooked with oil.
The most…
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As the Winter Solstice approaches, families throughout the world are giddily dreaming of their upcoming Christmas dinner, envisioning the enticing aromas coming from platters and pie plates under the glow of glimmering holiday lights.
Though everyone has personal Christmas dinner traditions, including the classic Christmas Goose featured in Charles Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol, the centerpiece for many American families is a baked ham, which we feature on our Traditional…
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Five seasonal menus reflect the fun and spirit of the season for families of all faiths
Now that the Thanksgiving serving platters and gravy boats have been washed, dried and spirited away until next November, it’s exciting to start thinking about the festive hard-hitting December holidays: Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year’s Eve.
These holidays bring friends and family together to celebrate the season through gift giving, song and, most importantly,…
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