by McKenna Gordon | Nov 28, 2011 | Uncategorized
Just a little while ago, I started answering reader questions, using the “Ask McKenna” feature on my Facebook Page. Usually I answer in the form of a weekly article, here on this blog. But sometimes the answer is so simple that it doesn’t require an...
by McKenna Gordon | Nov 17, 2011 | Fitness, Mind & Soul, Nutrition, Well-being
You’re nowhere NEAR being alone if you get the mild winter blahs.You’re nowhere near being alone if you suffer from seasonal depression (or Seasonal Affective Disorder). And nope, you’re also nowhere near being alone if you suffer from completely debilitating...
by McKenna Gordon | Nov 10, 2011 | Nutrition
I know how badly you want your family to eat healthfully. I know you want to give your kids the best nutrition possible, otherwise you wouldn’t be here reading about how to do so. But I also know that it can be incredibly frustrating and worrisome when your kids...
by McKenna Gordon | Oct 28, 2011 | Nutrition, Well-being
Ask just about anyone where is the best (or only) source for calcium, and the answer will almost always be, “Dairy, of course!” That’s because the Dairy Council’s $50 million marketing budget has done such a great job of marketing dairy’s...
by McKenna Gordon | Oct 20, 2011 | Fitness, Nutrition, Well-being
Last week I posted about the very important things to avoid in your environment and lifestyle if you want to keep yourself and your family from getting sick this winter. But I left one important “don’t” off the list that I’ll address quickly...
by McKenna Gordon | Oct 13, 2011 | Well-being
You already know that the key to prevention and treatment of the common cold, the flu (and most other diseases) is a powerful immune system. And you know that when your immune system is abused or neglected, it can’t do what it was created to do: shelter you from...
by McKenna Gordon | Oct 6, 2011 | Nutrition, Well-being
I have such a love/hate (mostly love) relationship with Halloween, as I’m sure most health-conscious moms do. It’s always been one of my favorite holidays. I love dressing up, hosting parties, coming up with festive treats and games… but I absolutely...
by McKenna Gordon | Sep 29, 2011 | Nutrition
My oldest boy just started school this year, and we’ve been having fun coming up with quick, portable meals for his lunchbox. I know this is one of those things us healthy moms worry about the most. It’s such a challenge to find meals that will fuel and...
by McKenna Gordon | Sep 15, 2011 | Nutrition, Well-being
How many times have you heard the phrase lately (whether condescendingly or not), “We don’t eat processed foods.” It’s become a popular thing to say, but I’m often surprised, once the conversation continues, that many don’t know the...
by McKenna Gordon | Sep 7, 2011 | Nutrition
Almond milk is one fantastic alternative to dairy milk for those who have dairy sensitivities or who avoid dairy for health reasons. Some of the benefits of almond milk, as opposed to dairy milk, are: Only 60 calories per 8 oz. Much lower sugar content than dairy milk...
