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Carbohydrates are essential for energy and brain health. They make up approximately 40 to 50 percent of daily caloric intake.

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Nutrition

RECIPE: Make Your Own Bento Box

February 19, 2025October 16, 2025 The Hourglass Mom

One of the easiest lunches for you and your kids are bento boxes. Kids love to have a choice of… Continue reading RECIPE: Make Your Own Bento Box

Tagged body, carbohydrates, fat, meal prep, protein, recipesLeave a comment
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Nutrition

Want to Lose Weight? Start by Tracking Your Food

February 26, 2024August 3, 2025 The Hourglass Mom

For most people, tracking everything you eat can be daunting. Who wants to bother with that? Unfortunately, it's the best… Continue reading Want to Lose Weight? Start by Tracking Your Food

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Nutrition

Top 5 Healthy Carb Ideas

January 20, 2023February 18, 2023 The Hourglass Mom

Did you know that carbohydrates are not completely necessary for humans to survive? They are helpful to be sure, but… Continue reading Top 5 Healthy Carb Ideas

Tagged body, carbohydrates, macro series3 Comments
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Nutrition

Perils of Too Much Protein

June 22, 2020February 18, 2023 The Hourglass Mom

Is there such a thing as too much protein? It's a good question especially at a time when it seems… Continue reading Perils of Too Much Protein

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Five Nutritional Tips to Help You Gain Muscle

May 4, 2020August 3, 2025 The Hourglass Mom

Gaining weight and muscle needs a specific nutrition plan. Here are five tips to consider as you get started.

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