Headaches are a pain!

I have had a number of excruciatingly bad headaches lately. So have a number of friends. It may be the change in weather, now that its raining and cold we are indoors with our kids a lot more. That would be enough to give anyone a headache =)
But why now? Why are so many of us getting migraine like headaches? They really are quite debilitating. Is it maybe something we are eating?

Here is a book I came across in my search to find out for myself - Are there any foods that can trigger my headaches?

This book does list a lot of food you should avoid, quite overwhelming in fact. But I did discover that it was probably dried cranberries that triggered my killer headache the other night...who knew!

I love cook books!

Do you have a family favorite or one you have just discovered? What is your favorite cook book? I would love to know what you recommend.

A good find today....I was out with a friend in downtown Seattle today. While out walking in a wonderful little neighborhood we stumbled across a second hand bookstore. Sure the store its self was a good find, but an even better one was a book I've been wanting to get and for only $10...woo hoo!
This book comes recommended by a number of mommy friends who are also into healthy/natural cooking...can't wait to try my first recipe!
I'll let you know what I make and how it goes down with the family.

Suggested Reading

Simple Food for Busy Families

The Whole Life Nutrition Approach

I just came across this book on another blog, it looks good, I think I'm going to purchase it. I'll let you know when I get it and what I think. The cover pics alone are making me hungry. Look at all that yummy goodness!

Click the book cover to see price at Barnes & Noble

This is what they say about the book....

Are you too busy to feed your family home-cooked food? Confused by the latest nutritional news? Struggling to help your kids stay healthy, active and balanced? Whole Life Nutrition is a much-needed antidote to the S.A.D. - our Standard American Diet and lifestyle of fast food and faster entertainment. Designed for parents of school-aged children, this book clearly and simply lays out how to nourish your family and create balance in your home life while keeping up with your full and busy days.

You'll learn how to reverse common cravings, imbalances and ailments and experience a comprehensive new approach to modern family cooking - one so simple and intuitive that even readers who are afraid to boil water will be dishing out quick, delicious, nourishing meals in no time. With clear, practical lifestyle guidelines, the inside scoop on many nutrition issues, and endless simple meal options, this book is one-stop-shopping for getting your family's health on track.

Suggested Reading

Real Food For Kids
Real Food for Kids by Rachael Anne HillWe have become increasingly reliant on ready-prepared meals and snacks to feed our kids, many low in essential nutrients and high in saturated fats, sugar, salt and additives. Such a diet, linked to soaring rates of childhood obesity and other diseases, is not a healthy one for a growing child. In this invaluable book, nutrition expert Rachael Anne Hill explains why the food our children eat is damaging their health, and shows how you can reverse this trend by cooking simple good food at home without spending hours in the kitchen. Her recipes are quick and simple to prepare, made from everyday ingredients and are packed with the nutrients your family needs. From Breakfasts to Lunch Boxes, Snacks & Drinks, Lunches & Suppers, Puddings and Party Food, there are recipes for every occasion that kids will love. Rachael also advises on what foods to buy and what to avoid, understanding food labels and cutting through marketing hype.