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10 Ways To Add Fruits And Vegetables Into Your Kids Diet
We all know by now that we should eat at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables daily. But knowing and doing are two different things, aren’t they? Sometimes it is just not…
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Hey busy Mama! hope to inspire you to cook easy, healthy, family-friendly recipes focusing on whole food ingredients that are naturally gluten and dairy free. Plus, I share a dash of style, beauty, wellness, and my Birmingham favorite places along the way. Thank you for stopping by!
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I believe eating whole, gluten-free foods are the way to a healthy life. I fought my health, since my teens, before I realized the food I was eating made me sick after turning 40. I went gluten and dairy free and healed my body from the inside out. Let’s get back to the basics and I hope to inspire the chef within you and help you feel better!



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10 Ways To Add Fruits And Vegetables Into Your Kids Diet
We all know by now that we should eat at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables daily. But knowing and doing are two different things, aren’t they? Sometimes it is just not easy to get them all in there, especially for your kids, who probably love to fill up on convenience and junk food….