meal planning Archives - Natural Family Planning | Fertility Awareness

How to Build a Healthy Pantry

When it come to starting your life out together as a newly married couple, you realize it is a great time to change habits and take steps towards healthier choices. A well-stocked pantry creates a food environment in your home that encourages a healthy lifestyle. It enables you to easily prepare nourishing meals for yourself,…

Celebrating Food And Connection

Think back to the last meal that you ate…did you say grace prior to eating? Did you choose food that would nourish your body? Were you able to actually taste and savor your bites? Did you interact, connect and converse with the person with whom you were sharing the meal? Food Is A Connector Food…

Hello Sweet Summer!

Ahhh, summer – the time of year to embrace hot temps, longer days, backyard parties, and sunny vacation spots. It is also the time of year to focus on light and refreshing foods. Let’s talk about summer seasonal ingredients, how to prepare them, and how to eat healthy even on vacation. Say hello to your…

The Colors of a Nutrient-Packed Diet

Colors equal nutrients, or more specifically, plant-based phytonutrients. The recommended intake of fruits and vegetables for adults is generally 1 1/2 to 2 cups of fruit and 2 1/2 to 3 cups of vegetables per day. Unfortunately, only a small percentage of adults actually reach this recommended amount. That’s why it’s more common for dietitians…