Category Archives: Veggies

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Whole Food, Plant Based, Tube Fed, Microbiome Pediatric Study

Posted on January 29, 2017 by Empowered Advocacy

I am so excited to write about this amazing research that is going on RIGHT HERE in PITTSBURGH, PA! Last year, I had the distinct honor to meet a local pediatric surgeon who is doing some thought-provoking and fascinating MICROBIOME research … Continue reading →

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P is for Planet Box

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Empowered Advocacy

My son started kindergarten this year, and thus began my “new” job of packing lunch EVERY DAY!! We started with a regular insulated lunch bag and lots of plastic containers, baggies and the like. but after week 1 of my … Continue reading →

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O is for Organic Food

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Empowered Advocacy

It is hard for me to believe that almost a year ago I bought almost NO FOOD that was Organic. A great deal of my first few years of being a mom (especially a stay at home one), was focused on … Continue reading →

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J is for just tomatoes, just peas, just a healthier snack

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Empowered Advocacy

Snacks have been a tough one for us to find these days… with a wheat,dairy,and soy free diet for my daughter, quite a few of the standby toddler snacks are quickly crossed of the list… no goldfish crackers ( contain … Continue reading →

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D is for Dehydrator

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Empowered Advocacy

If you read my baby step #4.5 post about my first attempt at making zucchini chips, you know that this excercise took up all my counter top space, not to mention a good part of my weekend! So you can … Continue reading →

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Baby Step #4.5- Snack Attack~ “Chips” Ahoy

Posted on June 3, 2010 by Empowered Advocacy

So lately I have been struggling to find nutritious, healthy snacks for the kids (and myself). We are an on-the-go family, so portability is key! With our little gals diet, we are trying to combine protein with every snack, so … Continue reading →

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