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Free Breakfast – Quaker Oatmeal Squares Cereal

Free Breakfast – Quaker Oatmeal Squares Cereal

Oatmeal is one of my favorite grains. A bowl of hot oatmeal topped with farm fresh butter and a sprinkle of brown sugar is a cherish childhood memory. My boys enjoyed oatmeal as an afterschool snack topped with bananas. Of course, living in Florida they preferred the cold cereal variety. One of my favorite bread machine recipes is this Country Oatmeal Bread. In fact, oatmeal graham piecrust, created by my friend Catherine, has become a standard for my peanut butter pie!   The Clever Girls Collective teamed up with Quaker Oats offering members to sample their Brown Sugar Oatmeal Squares.  Free breakfast , yay! The newsletter read, “Everyone who signs up will be sent a free sample, but the deadline is TONIGHT, April 29, at 8 p.m. PDT or 750 Clevers, whichever comes first.” As you would expect, my reply was a jubilant yes! Several weeks later, the plain white box arrived with two samples of Quaker Oatmeal Squares, oh yummy!  ...

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Colon Cleansing – No Crap, Grandma was Right Again!

Did you know the idea of natural colon cleansing dates back to ancient Greece? Cleansing the colon, which is the large intestine, became popular in the 1920s and 1930s in the United States. At some point, the theories behind it lost support and it fell out of favor. As you may have noticed recently, colon cleansing has experienced rebirth by the use of teas, enzymes, and/or colon irrigation. Because researchers have devoted little study to colon cleansing plenty of questions remain such as, is colon-cleansing good for you? In addition, does anyone really need it? To a certain extent, medical judgment has yet to be finalized on the subject. What is natural colon cleansing anyway? WebMD states two main colon-cleansing methods. One involves buying products like enemas, laxatives, strong herbal teas, powders, and antiparasite capsules such as colonetix. The other involves seeing a practitioner to have colon irrigation. Natural Colon Cleansing One of the core theories behind colon cleansing...

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Calcium a Miracle Mineral | Grandma was right

Calcium Rich Salad

Sixty percent of women do not get the calcium they need from foods. Women are extended in a million directions today and taking care of oneself – including practicing good nutritional habits – too often falls by the wayside. The latest research on nutritional interventions for conditions and diseases of particular relevance to women – including heart disease and osteoporosis – will be highlighted, as well as answers to the most-asked nutrition concerns. Calcium is a mineral responsible, in part, for keeping bones and teeth healthy and strong. Did you know that some calcium is also needed to keep your muscles and nerves working well, and to have normal blood clotting? It is vital to eat good food sources of calcium daily. According to Discovery Health, the top ten food varieties women should include in their diet include: Calcium rich foods – low-fat dairy products, dark green leafy vegetables (kale, broccoli, collard greens), calcium-fortified soy products and tofu, calcium-fortified...

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“Do What You Love” Cheerios Giveaway

“Do What You Love” Cheerios Giveaway

Do you remember this commercial? For all you youngsters Peter Brady is the middle son from the 1970s hit show The Brady Bunch. The promo jingle back in the day was that “Go Go power” of Cheerios. Today Cheerios promotions focus on Oats, know as the Heart Superfood. My boys ate Cheerios for breakfast and mom gave them to us too. It’s amazing how far we have come with food and ads yet the old standards remain. According to the Cheerios website “Three grams of soluble fiber daily from whole grain oat foods, like Cheerios® cereal, in a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease. Cheerios cereal provides 1 gram per serving.” As a fan of Cheerios® for many years now, I am elated to announce two fabulous “Do What You Love” contest giveaways! The first contest is huge and oh so exciting! Cheerios is collaborating with country music superstar...

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Weight Loss Super Foods

Weight Loss Super Foods

Eat more of these foods and weigh less, sounds somewhat crazy. According to Self magazine, the right foods aid in dropping pounds by accelerating calorie burning and curbing cravings. The top twenty weight loss super foods listed include steak, eggs, kale, oats, lentils, Goji berries, wild salmon, apples, buckwheat pasta, blueberries, almond butter, pomegranates, chilies, yogurt, quinoa, sardines, tarragon, Parmesan, avocado, and olive oil. Plenty of high fiber and high protein foods included however, the list is rather surprising to me.  A first glance the list appeared to be foods that supported weight gain not loss. Recommend on Facebook Share on FriendFeed Buzz it up Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Share on technorati Tweet about it Buzz it up Subscribe to the comments on this post Tell a friend KathleenHey, there I'm Kathleen. My friends call me Kathy; to my kids I'm Momia. Life has afforded me many hats: Mom, wife, sister, friend, business owner......

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Easy Bran Coffee Cake and a Mississppi Mud Secret

Easy Bran Coffee Cake and a Mississppi Mud Secret

A rambling foodie post: I have a great adaptation of Kellogg’s original recipe for Marmalade Coffee Cake. Before I get into that recipe, I want to let you in on an exciting little secret.  Betty Crocker has a new product, Mississippi Mud Supreme Bars. These new bars are scheduled for release sometime this summer however, I received an invitation to participate in a product review in the near future. I’m so excited, Mississippi Mud with all the sweetness and yummy chocolate, now that is heavenly! Did I mention that bars are my favorite style of cookie? Double heaven! So be on the lookout for my review of the new Mississippi Mud Supreme Bars. Recommend on Facebook Share on FriendFeed Buzz it up Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Share on technorati Tweet about it Buzz it up Subscribe to the comments on this post Tell a friend KathleenHey, there I'm Kathleen. My friends call me Kathy;...

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Whole Grain Awareness Challenge – GM Cereal Giveaway

Whole Grain Awareness Challenge – GM Cereal Giveaway

Just last month General Mills announced a commitment to further reduce sugar in cereals advertised to kids under 12 to single-digit grams of sugar per serving. Additionally, the company has been increasing key nutrients, such as calcium and vitamin D, and providing whole grain. Having survived early morning dilemmas as a working mother, I was excited to share the news about General Mills. To understand my excitement, let me give you a little family history.  My mother was a stay at home mom. Her children ate a home cooked breakfast every morning… except for Saturday. Cartoons and sweet cereal; a treat for us kids and a break for mom. I am thankful that my mother taught us the importance of a good breakfast.   While I may not have cooked a meal in the morning, I did insist the boys ate a good breakfast. Of course, the breakfast tradition of cartoons and sweet cereal on Saturday morning continued in my...

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