Healthy Ideas for Moms -3 Best Healthy Ideas For Moms Each Day

Moms are extremely busy these days. They are juggling family, home, work, and money. But in all there busyness they must take time to maintain their overall health. This includes mind, body, and spirit. Below are 3 of the best healthy ideas for moms…

1) Drink Your Water & Eat Healthy – It is very important to hydrate your body throughout the day. Women who drive at least 64 oz. of water daily have more energy. Also, make sure to eat a healthy breakfast and lunch. Plan nutritious snacks during the day to curb hunger.

2) Exercise – Set some time each day to exercise. This can be as simple as stretching or going for a walk in your neighborhood. Exercising will also increase your energy level.

3) Plan Some “ME” Time - It is easier said than done to plan some “ME” time into your day. However, the rewards are great. It is easier to take care of others when we first take care of ourselves. Write in a journal or read a chapter in a book are a couple examples of “ME” time. If you need to wake up 15 minutes before everyone in the house then do that but, make yourself a priority. You may even want to take a bubble bath from time to time.

By eating nutritious food, drinking plenty of water, exercising, and taking time for yourself each and every day you will become a healthier mom. You will also have more energy to take care of the other people in your life.

Save Money With – 3 Quick, Easy, and Nutritious Dinner Ideas with Beef Roast

These days everyone is looking for quick and easy dinner ideas. And if that dinner can be nutritious as well, all the better. Over the next couple of weeks keep a look out in your local grocery store ads for beef roasts to be on sale, about $1.47 - $1.97 a pound. Stock up and put a couple extra in the freezer for future weeks. Now take a roast (or two if you have a large family) and use the following three meals for quick and nutritious dinner throughout the week.

1) Crock Pot Roast – This is an easy way to start off the week. Place your roast in a crock pot with water half way up the roast. Season the roast with garlic and onion powder. Check your crock pot manual for cooking time or generally 6 to 8 hours on low or 4 to 6 hours on high. Place potatoes and carrots on top of meat with four hours to go before dinner. Save leftover meat for the next two meals. If you have a large family you will need to make two roasts.

2) Bar-B-Q Roast Sandwiches – Now for the second meal, cut up enough pre-cooked roast meat in a large skillet for your family. Add some diced onions if you wish and cook thoroughly. Next, add some barbeque sauce. Place barbequed meat on buns. Serve with a salad and favorite vegetable or camp-style skillet potatoes.

3) Fajitas – The third dinner is fajitas. Still use leftover beef, roast meat from your crock pot meal. In a large skillet with butter, cook sliced onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms; if you like. After the vegetables are cooked, add the pre-cooked roast meat along with some Italian dressing. Cook until heated through. Serve with tortillas, cheese, salsa, sour cream, or any of your favorite toppings. Have some rice and refried beans to complete this nutritious, quick dinner.

So, you can make a number of quick, easy, and nutritious dinners from an inexpensive beef roast for your family.

Be Prepared: Always Carry Meal Replacement Bars!

As a mom, we often take care of everyone else first and before you know it we are running errands and haven't eaten breakfast or lunch.

To solve this problem, I suggest to always carry meal replacement bars in your purse. This way you can grab your bar and get your nutrition on the go. It is more nutritious than the drive-thru and less expensive.

Just remember to grab a bottle of water to drink while you are running errands before you leave the house.

Saving Money – 3 Easy Ways to Save Money in Your Kid’s Lunch Box

Packing your child’s lunch for school can ensure that your child is getting a much healthier lunch and include items that they like. It is also a great money saver versus the school cafeteria lunch not to mention better flavor. If you are looking to make your child’s lunch healthier and less expensive follow the 3 tips below.

1. Chocolate Milk Instead of Drink Boxes – Yes, it is convenient to buy the drink pouches or boxes and just pop one of those in a day but your child will get more nutrition from chocolate milk that you prepare for them and it will save you money. Just get a reusable drink container, add milk and chocolate, and give it a shake; instant Chocolate Milk. Milk is great for healthy teeth and bones and easy on the pocket book.

2. Use Plastic Containers Instead of Sandwich Bags – Even though sandwich bags don’t cost a lot of money you can help reduce landfill waste by packing lunch items in reusable containers as much as possible.

3. Bake Treats Instead Buying Prepackaged – It is healthier to make or bake your own treats for your child’s lunch such as cookies, granola bars, and brownies. As well as saving money because you are not paying for all the convenient packaging. You will be eliminating many ingredients that you probably can’t even pronounce and the baking time can be a fun family activity after school or on the weekends.

So, as you can see making a few simple changes can make your child’s lunch less expensive and healthier.

My Favorite Morning Calcium-Chocolate Shake

8 oz. low fat, skim milk
1 scoop whey protein powder
1 scoop chocolate meal-replacement shake powder
3 ice cubes

Blend and Enjoy!

Blueberries and Nutrition

Though blueberries themselves are not a cure-all, they contain a number of substances which are thought to have health benefits. These substances include, but are not limited to fructose, fiber, vitamins and antioxidants. Antioxidants thus far, seem to have the most conclusive role in the prevention/ delaying of such diseases as cancer, heart disease and the aging process.

Blueberry Shake
1 handful of Blueberries
2 scoops of Vanilla Protein Fiber Powder
8 oz. purified water
ice
Blend well and Enjoy!

To Your Health,
Rhonda Percell