My name is Roxanne, and I have a passion for natural health and wellness. My job at Swanson Health Products also allows me to research and review supplements, cosmetics, health foods, and various other items that can help us to lead healthier lives. I graduated from North Dakota State University with a bachelor’s degree in Food and Nutrition and a minor in Chemistry. I am also a Certified Group Fitness Instructor.
While my husband and I were both going to college, we had our two children. This is when life really started to challenge us: high stress, little sleep, and minimal free time. The college days are long gone, but our fast paced lifestyle with our kids and jobs is here to stay. Exercising, grocery shopping, or making a healthy supper is sometimes the last thing on my mind after a long day at work. In today’s world, grabbing take-out on the way home and watching an itinerary of TV shows in the evening is all too tempting.
We all work hard and deserve to be rewarded, right? Treat yourself with a long bike ride, make a new healthy recipe, or take the time to educate yourself about the benefits of supplements and health foods. The choices we make today determine the longevity and quality of our lives. We all want to age gracefully, and now is the time to make positive choices that can become permanent healthy habits for you and your family. Through this blog, I’ll be sharing some of my ideas and personal experiences to help you lead a healthy lifestyle.
It’s a new year, and
many consumers are dieting with new resolve. Of 25 diets evaluated
by U.S. News & World
Report, the DASH Diet received top honors as the best overall
diet.
According to the report: “DASH was developed to fight high blood
pressure, not as an all-purpose diet. But it certainly looked like
an all-star to our panel of experts, who gave it high marks for its
nutritional completeness, safety, ability to prevent or control
diabetes, and role in supporting heart health. Though...
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When it comes to food and nutrition, even the most knowledgeable
parents can use help making sure their children are eating healthy
meals. Each March, the American Dietetic Association celebrates
National Nutrition Month®, and this year's theme, "Eat Right with
Color," encourages parents to take time to make sure their children
are getting all of the nutrients they need to grow and thrive. The
good news is that shopping, cooking and eating healthfully have
just gotten easier with assistance from...
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National Nutrition Month® is a
nutrition education and information campaign created annually in
March by the American Dietetic Association. The campaign focuses
attention on the importance of making informed food choices and
developing sound eating and physical activity habits .
During the 2011 National Nutrition Month, the American Dietetic
Association encourages everyone to add color and nutrients to your
meals through this year's theme: "Eat Right with Color."
"Adding a splash of colorful...
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I
recently found myself at the grocery store in front of the taco
seasoning packets searching for an ingredient listing that didn’t
remind me of chemistry class: monosodium glutamate, autolyzed yeast
extract, sugar, caramel color, and sulfites. Why would anyone
want to ingest these things? I typically use natural food
products, but this particular grocery store didn’t give me this
option. Knowing my cabinet at home was full of spices, I made
this homemade taco seasoning recipe. Not only is...
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To showcase some of our newest products, we're doing 10
days of Holiday Giveaways. Each weekday for the last 2 weeks in
December, we're giving away 10 new products to 1 lucky
winner! To get entered to win, you'll have to
answer one quick question, which will be found at the end of each
day's post. There will also be a link that will take you to our
Facebook page where you will need to post your answer to be entered
into that day's contest. Winners will be chosen at random and
announced the next...
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The sweet smell of pumkin and cinnamon baking in your oven is one
of the most delicous things about this time of year. Pumpkins
are a a natural source of carotenoids, phytonutrients that give
them their brillitant orange color. This recipe is a fall
classic that serves a dual function - gets rid of your hunger and
satisfies your sweet tooth. These muffins are full of essential
fatty acids benefits from the walnut oil and are sure to be a
favorite.
Pumpkin Oat Bran Muffins
1 ½ cups oat bran
½...
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Earlier this week, I shared with you the first of my favorite
muffin recipes:
Banana Oatmeal Muffins. Today’s recipe is Blueberry Bran
Muffins--another great natural health food recipe. A lot of the
ingredients are available at Swanson Health Products, and you can
get the others at your favorite local grocery store or health and
nutrition store.
Blueberries are a remarkable super fruit loaded with beneficial
antioxidants. Their deep blue color comes from phytonutrients known
as anthocyanins....
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The aroma of muffins
filling your home is almost therapeutic on a cool fall day. I
have three recipes I regularly make at home, but I’m only going to
share one with you today. Watch for the other two recipes to
be posted throughout the rest of the month.
I always make my muffins in a mini-muffin pan, that way I get
“double the muffins.” The mini-muffin size is perfect when
you pair a muffin with a piece of fruit, yogurt or
organic raw
nuts. It’s also the perfect size for my kids if they...
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During
the school year, my kids spend the majority of their day at
school. They start off their day having breakfast at school
with their friends and end their busy day with after school
activities. In response to some complaints from my kids this
year, I have put together a list of my favorites to save them from
a long day with dry hands or lips, dirty glasses, or a raging
appetite.
Swanson Premium
Hand & Foot Therapy Cream - Classrooms sometimes have hand
sanitizers, sanitizing wipes and hand...
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