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Ask a Food Blogger: All About Oatmeal

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Question: I’m trying to makeover my diet and so I started eating oatmeal. But someone said instant wasn’t good enough if I want all the nutrients–is this true? Yeah–pretty much. There are several different types of oatmeal and as far as oats go. . .instant is a distant last in the grand hierarchy of oatmeal products. The essential different in oatmeal is the processing. Like most foods, the more its processed, the less nutritious it is as the processing depletes many of the nutrients. Here is a quick primer on oats. The Problem with Instant Oatmeal As I mentioned before, … Continue reading →

Essential Oil: Orange

Orange essential oil is relatively common — which means it is easy to find and very affordable. That’s a good thing, because orange essential oil is also very useful for a lot of different things! The orange tree is native to Asia, and was brought to the rest of the world by travelers and explorers. Orange trees can be found in groves around the world, including Israel, Spain, and the United States. Most of the world’s orange essential oil is produced in France, Italy, Israel, Cyprus, and the United States. The essential oil is cold pressed from the peel of … Continue reading →

Tip of the Day- Go Orange Today

How many things can you think of that are orange? Naturally oranges come to mind, but what else? Where else can you find orange your life? Let’s make it an orange day today. Find an orange piece of clothing to wear, pull out your orange essential oils, and eat your orange foods. Having an orange day is all about fun. It’s about lifting your mood and boosting your health. Here are some interesting things that orange can do for you. Think of the color orange, what kinds of emotions do you associate with it? We can all have good and … Continue reading →

The Let’s Talk Pregnancy Blog Top Ten: Prenatal Eating Tips

This quick list will help you to make sure you get optimum nutrition during your pregnancy with ease. As long as you remember these ten simple things, you should have no trouble maintaining a healthy pregnancy, barring any unforeseen complications such as preeclampsia, etc. Along with your prenatal supplements, there are certain things that your baby will need to get from you while in utero. You could even print out this list and tape it to your refrigerator for a quick reference before snacking. Without further ado, here are the top ten tips to prenatal eating: TEN: If you don’t … Continue reading →

Sugar Free Cranberry Orange Oatmeal Cookies

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Ever wish you could have cookies for breakfast? Well this is a perfect breakfast cookie that will fill you up with fiber while delivering good fats from olive oil and walnuts as well as antioxidants from cranberries. Here are some interesting facts about some of the ingredients in this recipe: Just one half cup of oats has 4 grams of dietary fiber and 5 grams of protein! The fiber will keep your engine clean while the protein will help to keep you running at top speed all morning. This is a heart healthy grain that we should all try to … Continue reading →

Essential Oils: Frequently Asked Questions

What are essential oils? Basically, essential oils are concentrated plant essences. Some are extracted by pressing (similar to how olive oil is made!). You can collect your own essential oils from the rinds of citrus fruits with a press. Most essential oils are extracted with steam, a more complicated process that more or less breaks down the plant material by cooking. How much do essential oils cost? The prices can vary widely. Certain oils are easier to obtain, and therefore will cost less. You should be able to buy basic oils like lemon, lavender, eucalyptus, orange, grapefruit, peppermint, lime, and … Continue reading →

Back-to-School Breakfast Ideas

Now that the new school year is underway, my days as a short order cook are over… at least when it comes to breakfast. This summer, I could have easily earned employee of the month honors as a flapjack flipper at IHOP, but instead chose to use my pancake-making skills to keep my 7-year-old happy and full. Kids need a healthy breakfast in order for their bodies and brains to function properly. However, during the school year, this important morning meal often gets skipped in the interest of saving time or scoring a few more minutes of sleep. Ironically, eating … Continue reading →

Happy and Healthy Trails

Camping is one of the most affordable vacation options around. However, the idea of “roughing it” doesn’t appeal to all travelers, especially ones who are concerned about staying safe, healthy and happy while on holiday with their loved ones. Working with unpredictable elements can be intimidating for some folks; however, with a little planning, you can make the most of what Mother Nature doles out. For example, if you are worried that eating healthy may be out of the question during an outdoor camping trip, consider the following tips. For starters, you don’t have to limit your camping menu to … Continue reading →

Christian Women in Business: Vintage Handmade Soaps

At Vintage Handmade Soaps we strive to make quality soaps using natural oils consisting of Castor, Coconut, Olive, Palm, Sunflower, and Shea Butter; as well as Silk Milk for added moisturizing effects. We scent our soaps with both natural essential oils and fragrance oils. We will always state under each bar whether or not it has been scented with a natural or fragrance oil. ~Heather Knopp, Owner Heather is the owner of Vintage Handmade Soaps and author of the blog, Raising Mighty Arrows. She is a minister’s wife and mother and devoted woman of God. To fulfill the call on … Continue reading →

Butternut Squash: Healthy and Yummy

Butternut squash is an uncommon ingredient in most recipes. Due to this it is underrated for its health benefits of which it has many. The yellow of squash tells you it carotenoids. Carotenoids can help reduce your rise of developing certain cardiovascular diseases and cancers. It also contains antioxidants which fight free radicals in the body. Butternut squash is an anti-inflammatory which is helping in preventing many diseases. Due to it having low calories and no fat and low sodium it makes a great item to add to soups, salads, or even grilling. Buttersquash is also a good source of … Continue reading →