Did you know 70% of your immunity is in your gut? Do you ever hear people say you are what you eat? Well you’re not going to actually turn into what you eat but your body recognizes what goes into it and your gut reacts...
By Chef Jen The winter months can be nutritionally challenging, as our bodies are craving more comfort foods. However, we must remember that our immune systems are more compromised during this time of year, and nourishing meals are necessary to fight off those winter ills. Choose...
→ Each month we will take a step back (zoom out) to share some information on a business that we think ROCKS. What is Shaklee? Shaklee was founded in 1956 by Doctor Shaklee who created the first multivitamin in 1915. Everything they do has been designed in...
Happy New Year! Although we had a great holiday, I’m ready to get back into a routine! The holidays are wonderful but they can also get a bit stressful with all the running around trying to get the right gifts and traveling to different holiday...
Holiday greetings from your resident GFFC Foodie! So I have 4 invitations on my calendar this month already for holiday potlucks! Sounds like fun but hard to avoid packing in a ton of extra calories. And I am sure you have all seen the usual articles...
GFFC's resident foodie here again to continue my Instant Pot rant! I have been using it all summer - it never disappoints and doesn't heat up your kitchen! Among my favorite things to do with the Instant Pot: Make Greek yogurt. I begin with a...
Greetings ladies! GFFC's resident foodie here again to talk about my favorite new kitchen tool - the Instant Pot. Several of you have heard this before when it has come up in conversation, but it deserves reiterating especially with the Fall cooking season upon us. I...
Hey guys! Fall is coming! That means that we are all thinking about those spice breads, dense muffins and warm biscuits! Here’s a great list of creative, healthy substitutions that will allow you to bake your favorite foods with MORE nutritional benefits! 1 Cup of Sugar 1...
Have you been getting all your servings of fruit and vegetables every day? Below are a few CREATIVE tips, tricks, and recipes to help you and your kiddos get more servings per day! BLUEBERRIES These are a great source of fiber and antioxidants. In addition, they also...
Resident GFFC Foodie Karen Neuman here again with one of my favorite ways to add fresh flavor to my summer dishes without adding virtually ANY calories - HERBS! I keep pots of chives, oregano, basil, thyme, parsley, sage and rosemary growing on my porch near...