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Healthy Fall Recipes

October 3, 2017 By Jenna Braddock Leave a Comment

As the seasons change, so do my food cravings. I start to want warm flavors and winter produce instead of the bright, light flavors of summers. I want my drinks to be a little more “serious” in flavor as the weather cools off. Do you feel this way too?

In my latest segment for First Coast Living I share my ideas for healthy fall recipes that will satisfy your cravings but also nourish your body. Check it out:

This TV segment is sponsored by Farm to Family by Butterball, Wonderful Pistachios, & POM Wonderful.

Seriously, the food and drinks in this segment are so delicious! You have to try them….

Autumn Rice Bowl

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ALDI Foods for Busy, Active Families

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Turkey and cranberries are not just for Thanksgiving. Try this quick and healthy Turkey Cranberry Sandwich recipe, perfect for any day of the year.

All-Year-Round Turkey Cranberry Sandwich

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Quick Cuban Dinner

Feed your family a fast, nutritious & delicious meal with this Quick Cuban Dinner. It’s sure to please everyone and is a great choice for the young athletes in your home. This post is sponsored by Unilever as a part of the 2017 Agents of Change program. Dinnertime can be such a disaster without a…

Raspberry Chia Pudding

This post is sponsored by The National Processed Raspberry Council. For many reading this post, you may be asking yourself, what is chia pudding? That’s a great question and one I was asking not so many years ago. I had heard of this health-nut food but never tried it. I knew it involved chia…

5 Doable Bento Box Lunches

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Football Books for Kids

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Choline’s Role in a Healthy Pregnancy

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Storing Fruits and Vegetables To Prevent Food Waste

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Grilled Turkey Breast

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Married to Football: Dealing with Disappointment

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Hidden Honey Snack Bar Recipe

Looking for a homemade snack bar that’s yummy and healthy? Try these simple Hidden Honey Snack Bar recipe made with whole grains, honey, and hidden veggies. They are perfect for kiddos and big people too. I love honey and use it regularly in my cooking and baking (see my Honey Pumpkin Muffins) . Why? Well, let…

World Vision 6K Recap

Last year I heard this quote from my pastor and it really stuck with me: There will not be a move of power that is not preceded by a movement of love. This post is sponsored by World Vision. Such a deep, true statement about life. Sometimes I get caught up in big, crazy…

This unique salad pairs bold-flavored steak with the naturally sweet, roasted strawberries to create a surprising combinations. Layering a lean steak on top of a mound of nutrient rich ingredients is a balanced way to enjoy it any day of year.

Roasted Balsamic Strawberry & Peppered Steak Salad

This post is sponsored by California Strawberries. Is summer calling your name yet? Do you have big plans coming up that you just can’t wait for? Well, I am THERE. And when I say “there” I mean summer called, and I answered. I am officially off for the summer from teaching and I am…

Best Baby Books for Life and Feeding

Navigating the early years of parenting can have many challenges. Here’s the best baby books I’ve used and are now available to help you with overall life and feeding. When I was a new mom I remember experiencing many of the roller coaster emotions that many new parents feels – immense love, fatigue, anxiety and…

Water, Thankfulness, & Running

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Join me in running for clean water

I was compensated by World Vision for my time in writing this post. All opinions are my own. One of the challenges that I face as a parent with young kids and a busy schedule is that there’s just not a lot of time to volunteer or exercise. I don’t know about you, but these…