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Collagen: What it is & Its benefits
What exactly is collagen? How does it work in your body, and how can you make sure you're getting enough of it? Let’s dive into some of the science, benefits, and everyday tips for incorporating collagen into your lifestyle.

Melisha Meredith
Jun 254 min read


Chocolate chia seed pudding
Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding is a year round breakfast or snack option at our house. It has regular attendance on the Meredith family breakfast menu plan.

Melisha Meredith
Jun 202 min read


Learning Skills for healthy living
Many changes we make in our lives to be healthier, stronger, and more resilient require certain skills. Eating healthier requires...

Melisha Meredith
May 283 min read


Healthy Eating: 5 Tips for Budget-Conscious Families
Eating healthy on a budget can be a daunting challenge for many families. The dilemma often lies in the perception that all healthy food...

Melisha Meredith
Apr 174 min read


Journeying to a Healthy Body Image
I remember being in 6th grade and noticing my body in a negative way. I started comparing myself to people in magazines and on TV, and I...

Melisha Meredith
Mar 224 min read


Potato Leek Soup Recipe
Nourishing, warm, delicious soup recipe. Enjoy! Potato Leek Soup Recipe: Ingredients: 1 pound leeks, well cleaned (they have a tendency...

Melisha Meredith
Feb 281 min read


The Science-Backed Benefits of Red Light Therapy
How red light therapy works, the benefits of red light therapy and brands I recommend.

Melisha Meredith
Feb 124 min read


How to help your teens do hard things.
Here is what I think has contributed to them trying hard things:

Melisha Meredith
Jan 173 min read


Family Pics and Merry Christmas
Sharing some family pics and helping you set health goals for 2025!

Melisha Meredith
Dec 28, 20241 min read


Homemade Marshmallows Recipe
You don't normally think of marshmallows as a nourishing food, but when you make them at home with this recipe they certainly are. You...

Melisha Meredith
Dec 20, 20243 min read


"Dirty Rice" Recipe, with Ground Beef
I love this recipe because it is simple, economical, tasty and nourishing! Make in 30 minutes!

Melisha Meredith
Nov 30, 20242 min read


Elderberry Benefits; Syrup and Gummies Recipes
**Elderberry: A Natural Boost for Your Health** Elderberry, a small dark purple fruit from the Sambucus tree, has been used for centuries...

Melisha Meredith
Nov 19, 20244 min read


Pain Relief: Natural Alternatives
For most of my life I relied on Ibuprofen and Tylenol when I was experiencing pain. I don't ever remember anyone talking to me about any...

Melisha Meredith
Nov 8, 20244 min read


Oatmeal Muffin Recipe - 3 flavors
This quick and easy recipe is gluten free and can be dairy free if needed. Chose to make a banana oat muffin, apple oat muffin or pumpkin oa

Melisha Meredith
Sep 26, 20242 min read


The Most Important Healthy Eating Skill
A lot of skills come together to make a life of healthy-eating. Reading ingredient labels is at the top of the list!

Melisha Meredith
Sep 24, 20242 min read


The problems of the White Bean and Basil Hummus
On a random trip to Trader Joe's I happened to pick up a container of their White Bean and Basil Hummus. It was so good! But it...

Melisha Meredith
Sep 18, 20242 min read


Gut-friendly Sautéed Apples Recipe
The soluble fiber in apples is mainly pectin, found in the peels! That's why we leave the peels on in this recipe. You'll feel like you are

Melisha Meredith
Sep 12, 20242 min read


Whole Wheat Pizza Crust for Family Pizza Night!
This is the best whole wheat pizza crust recipe. No enriched, bleached flour. No preservatives. No nonsense. And man is it good!

Melisha Meredith
Aug 31, 20242 min read


What kind of milk should you drink?
The more I thought about writing this post, the more complicated it got. I think my great grandmother would be in disbelief that we now...

Melisha Meredith
Aug 28, 20244 min read


Plastic is poison, here's what to do.
Harmful plastic: Those harmful chemicals can leach from the plastic and into our food, water and air. They can also absorb through the skin.

Melisha Meredith
Aug 22, 20242 min read
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