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Non GMO Companies: Buy non GMO with this Printable List of Brands

Need a list of non GMO companies? We’ve put together one and include tips on where you can go to buy non GMO products. In many cases these non GMO companies sell products in your local box store.  Some of these products are naturally gluten free, and some are not. So if you are looking for a list of non GMO companies that are also gluten free, I’ve got some additional pointers at the end of this article.

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Applegate Naturals: Company Moves to Make Line 100% Non GMO

Applegate Naturals is the non organic line by Applegate, and some products in the line currently contain some GMO ingredients. The company alerted us today that 10 of their Naturals line products – 8% of total products – contain GMO ingredients. We applaud their bold efforts toward full disclosure and their willingness to make their Naturals line 100% non GMO like their Organics line already is. Learn which Applegate Naturals products are currently made with GMO ingredients and what Applegate is doing to transition away from GMOs completely.
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Being Thankful: How Gratitude Benefits Your Health and Relationships

Being thankful; it’s something we struggle with as people. How do we show appreciation, have gratitude, even when the chips are down? It’s important to teach the benefits of being thankful to our kids as well. Gratitude is a very huge part of the Christian faith. Continue reading

How to Help a Child Learn to Read Better: Tips for Kids who Struggle

Need tips on how to help a child learn to read better?  As a special education teacher I’ve spent years working with kids who struggled with reading fluency, comprehension, and had anxiety about oral reading in class. Last week I talked with a friend about my favorite reading fluency techniques. Her child is a slow reader and has anxiety about reading out loud in front of a group.
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Audio for Kindle Books: Amazon’s Immersion Reading Service for Kids

Audio for Kindle books: Amazon has a clever service model for their subscribers. Are you an Amazon.com member yet? If you are, check out their latest service: Immersion Reading. Parents who purchase select books will have the opportunity to add-on audio narration for an additional fee. What makes this feature unique, especially for emergent and reluctant readers?

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Need Great Reading Resources for Kids to Avoid Summer Regression?

Need great reading resources for your kids that will tide you over until school starts up again in the fall? We found a couple premium programs that have a variety of materials. These online reading programs offer reading practice, online games, reading activities, and reading assessments.

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Teach Communion to Kids with a Fun and Educational Holy Communion DVD

Teach communion to kids easily with this great video we found. It’s charming, engaging, funny, and touches on all the fundamental concepts of holy communion at a level children will understand. Ken at Holy Heroes recently sent me a copy of their latest project: Inside the Sacraments – Episode 1: The Holy Eucharist VIDEO DVD for review. I gladly accepted because I know his company produces high quality materials for catechism.

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Low Stomach Acid Causes Health Issues: Get Facts on Hypochlorhydria

Low stomach acid causes poor digestion of proteins, and in the long-term can lead to a whole host of problems. This is because essential vitamins and minerals are not absorbed when stomach acid levels are too low. Low stomach acid causes reflux, heartburn, burping, bloating, and nausea after eating. If you have some of these symptoms then you may have a stomach acid problem.

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How Much Magnesium do I Need? Learn about Magnesium Deficiency

Wondering how much magnesium you should take? Maybe you wonder if you need it at all. Magnesium is a mineral needed to calm the muscles, feed your bones, work the organs, and perform over 300 metabolic processes in the body. Without enough magnesium your body can’t function properly. So how much magnesium do you need? And should you supplement?

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Flourless Chocolate Brownies: Make this Brownie Recipe in a 9×12 Pan

I recently made a flourless chocolate brownies recipe for a memorial day party which went over big with our guests. This is a brownie recipe for a 9×12 pan, which makes it a perfect holiday dessert recipe. It’s rich and fudgy without being too heavy or sweet. If you are a chocoholic you’ve got to try this flourless chocolate brownies recipe.

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Corn Intolerance Symptoms After Eating Corn? Learn Why & What to Do

Corn intolerance symptoms vary, and since corn allergies are not officially recognized in the U.S. through mandatory labeling, they are hard to pinpoint. Corn is in so many processed foods that avoiding it is very difficult. Many people with corn intolerance symptoms claim they get relief from digestive problems, sensory issues, and even neurological problems after going corn free. Do you think you’ve got corn intolerance symptoms?

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Healthy Family is an organic living website. It's mainly written by Caryn, a busy mom of 4. We talk about nutrition parenting, and education on Healthy Family. You'll find easy, family friendly organic recipes, all gluten and corn free. We offer shopping tips, craft ideas for kids, and product and book reviews, too. Caryn often talks about being a mom, honoring her Catholic faith and traditions, and the importance of eating healthy organic foods. Contact us if you'd like.