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Real food and weight loss: my story

My journey from high school, college, married life and post-three kids…and how I finally found food freedom. How I've found that real food affects every aspect of my life. Oh man, this is a post I REALLY didn't want to write. I don't like talking about this stuff...to anyone...ever. But here I am, putting it in writing on the internet for the whole world to see. Yikes. I ONLY share this because I want to be transparent, accountable, and honest. If one person resonates with me, or is ... continue reading...


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Secret veggie milkshake for kids

This milk shake is naturally sweetened, creamy, and packed with a secret vegetable - but your kids will never guess! If you're looking for a way to make your kid's afternoon, but also feel good about what treat you're giving them, then give this recipe a try! My kids LOVE it, and we call it a "milkshake". You can call it a creamy smoothie, or make up another name for it! Whatever you call it, your kids will thank you for making it. What's in this secret veggie milkshake? The ... continue reading...


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Benefits of chia seeds

Discover the health benefits of chia seeds, and why you should be incorporating them into your daily diet. If you've made recipes from this site before, or follow me in Instagram, you've probably seen that I love sneaking chia seeds into recipes whenever I can.  So what's the deal with these little seeds? Health benefits of chia seeds: The health benefits of chia seeds are incredible!  They are truly nutritional powerhouses.  Here's why you should be adding them into your daily diet: Chia ... continue reading...


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The reason for Real Food for Real Families

I feel like I can finally share this secret I've been keeping! While I've been working on my other website, I've been adding content to this blog when I had time. Today's the day those two worlds finally come together! Why this all started: I hesitated sharing my struggle with Gestational Diabetes when I was pregnant with Heidi. I shared on my Instagram stories, and had such an outpouring of support. My life quickly became consumed with healthy eating, and figuring out how to adapt ... continue reading...


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Caprese ravioli : 15 minute weeknight meal

This caprese ravioli dish is a HIT with kids and adults alike, but is secretly packed with veggies! This flavorful dish will come together in only 15 minutes, which makes it the perfect weeknight meal! OK so let me preface this by saying - my kids BEG for pasta and we don't eat it very often. It's more of a splurge meal, and when I make pasta for dinner, I use it as an excuse to sneak some extra veggies in the dish! My kids devour this meal, and I'm pretty happy that they're eating a good ... continue reading...


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Real food, for real families.  We believe that eating healthy as a family is critical for all of us, from age 0 to 100+.  But we also believe it doesn’t have to break the bank or take up all of your time.  We’re committed to sharing healthy recipes on a realistic budget that ANYONE can make.  No weird ingredients, no recipes that will keep you in your kitchen all day, and no unrealistic expectations.

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