by covenantnaturalhealthcare | Mar 7, 2011 | Health Tips, News, Recipes
One of the biggest challenges of eating healthy and working 40 hours+ per week, is packing good, hearty lunches and snacks that don't need to be heated up at work (because microwaving your food is not healthy. Nuking your food does exactly what the word implies—it...
by covenantnaturalhealthcare | Jan 31, 2011 | Health Tips, News, Recipes
Peanut butter and jelly is a kid favorite (ok, ok, and an adult favorite—it brings out my inner child). Most peanut butter & jelly brands are loaded with sugar and preservatives, so here's a way to up the nutritional value for your kid's lunch or a...
by covenantnaturalhealthcare | Jan 10, 2011 | Health Tips, News, Recipes
Shopping List:• 1 Tablespoon of butter or coconut oil (generously cover the bottom of the pan with butter or oil—especially if cooking in a stainless steel pan).• 1 Garlic clove, minced• 1/2 Onion, shopped • 4 Raw broccoli florets, washed and chopped• 3 Fresh basil...
by covenantnaturalhealthcare | Dec 2, 2010 | Health Tips, News, Recipes
5 reasons why you should include farm-fresh, unpasteurized eggs in your diet:1. Excellent source of protein2. They are a good source of choline—one egg yolk has about 300 micrograms of choline, which is an important nutrient that helps regulate the brain, nervous...
by covenantnaturalhealthcare | Nov 29, 2010 | Health Tips, News, Recipes
I will admit to going overboard when it comes to buying a turkey for Thanksgiving—I always fear there won't be enough for everyone. So, I err on the side of caution and get an extra-large bird. I've realized there is no downside to this, except maybe the...