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Ask Dani – How Do I Help my 10y/o Son Lose Weight?

Dani, I came upon your website after looking for quinoa recipes and I am so impressed with your easy and simple recipes. My question though is this… How can I help my 10y/o son lose weight? I know you struggled from age 12 with diets. I don’t want his self esteem affected. I need to create healthy snacks. Can I put protein powder in smoothies for kids? He’s working out with a trainer once a week and I’m having him swim a lot this summer. My struggle though is that i have a thin 12y/o who eats whatever but I have to limit the 10y/o. Please shed some insight, thanks….  Ann Marie

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Ask Dani Video – Session Three; Quick On-The-Go Lunch Ideas, Weight Lose and Menopause, & Vitamix vs. Food Processor

Holy baby brain!  I shot and posted this video on You Tube over a month ago and just realized that I never shared it on here on C&D!!

Well, you know what they say, “Better late than never”, right?

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Ask Dani Video – Session Two; Eating When Preggo, Kids That Won’t Eat Fruit, Calorie Counting

Okay so let’s jump right in! Ask Dani: Session Two, here we go…

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Ask Dani Video – Session One; Protein Powder, Quinoa Serving Sizes, & Grass Fed Beef

No more procrastinating on the “Ask Dani” questions!!  I’ve decided to answer them in video format… it’s faster, easier, and in my opinion – more effecient!

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Ask Dani – How Do You Come Up With Ideas?

Hi Dani, I’ve been reading your blog for about a year now and I’ve never let you know how much I’ve learned from not only your recipes, but your approach to food in general. I’m a 21 year-old college student in Portland, Oregon and I’ve been cooking healthfully for about three years now, and I’m always looking for ways to improve my cooking skills and spice up my plates. It’s hard because I’m on a tight budget, I go to school full-time and have a tiny, limited kitchen, AND I only cook for myself. That means I can’t make huge grocery trips where I spend 100+ dollars for only 3 or 4 days of food, and I can’t let ANYTHING go to waste.

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Ask Dani – How Many Calories in Steel Cut Oats?

I was curious to know how many calories are in 1 cup of cooked steel cut oats? I read on your sight where you stated 1/4c of dry oats makes 1c cooked, so would that be about 150 per cup? Thank You!

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Ask Dani – Where Can I Find Ezekiel Bread?

I live in the Houston area and have been looking for the Ezekiel Bread.  Can you tell me where I might find it here. Thanks! -Sheila

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Ask Dani – Can I Eat Too Much Quinoa?

I am new to trying Quinoa and am wondering if there is any warning associated to eating it.  What I mean is can you eat it too often?

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Ask Dani – What Kind of Salt Do You Use?

I love your recipes!  Thanks for inspiring me to cook more at home!
I was wondering what type of salt you use?

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Ask Dani – Have Any Recipes That Freeze Well?

I am a college student and love your blog! I was just wondering if you had any recipes that you can freeze in separate containers?

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