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Pumpkin Chia Seed Pudding Recipe
Pumpkin is a very nutritious food! It is loaded with vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants. Thankfully, it's also very versatile, usable in both sweet and savory dishes. We use it in typical American ways like in our oat muffins or pancakes . But we also use it in chili and in chia seed pudding! If you have whole pumpkins, you can also roast it! But back to the reason for THIS post - chia seed pudding! This is an easy, year-round breakfast idea. I whip it up before

Melisha Meredith
Nov 102 min read


Chicken Curry recipe
This simple curry recipe is packed with nutrition and made with mild curry powder so it's family friendly!

Melisha Meredith
Nov 72 min read


Chicken Broccoli Quinoa casserole
As I write this, it's the third week of school for the fall semester and I'm feeling the need for simple yet satisfying meals in the evenings.
This chicken, broccoli, and quinoa casserole meal is all of that. It can be made in one pot or pan, it is simple and oh so satisfying!

Melisha Meredith
Aug 272 min read


Non-Toxic Car cleaning🚗
I used to be an Armor All girlie! But now I wouldn't touch that stuff. The ingredients, the smell, the pollution.... not worth it! But when we started switching to non toxic products in our home, we realized the car care products were no bueno. 🚫 I didn't want to use toxic products that would absorb into my skin, that I would inhale and that would pollute the waterways. I'm sharing what I use now. Not only is if safer, it works so much better. It's fast, easy and effect

Melisha Meredith
Aug 132 min read


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
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