Author: Janice Smith

Janice Smith is the creator and food blogger behind Salads for Lunch, a healthy recipe website dedicated to easy, delicious salads, soups, and wholesome family meals. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology and a certificate in Athletic Therapy, Janice combines her passion for nutrition, fitness, and simple home cooking to inspire readers to live healthier lives. She began blogging after transforming her own lifestyle through healthy eating and exercise, and now shares approachable recipes that make it easy for busy families to enjoy fresh, seasonal ingredients. When she's not developing recipes, Janice enjoys running, staying active, and spending time with her three daughters. Through Salads for Lunch, she encourages readers to embrace healthy living one meal at a time.

Get up and go! 7 Tips for working out even when it’s dark out

We all live very busy lives and sometimes it seems impossible to find even an…

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How to Keep Your Running Motivation – 8 Great Tips

Running is a fantastic way to get into shape or to break through a weight…

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3 Awesome Treadmill Walking Workouts

While there’s nothing quite like walking outdoors, sometime the weather makes it impossible to get…

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Easy Natural Egg Dye Recipe for Kids

Give the Easter bunny a run for his money by dyeing Easter eggs the natural way, using natural dyes from coffee, red cabbage and onion skins. DIY Natural Easter Eggs – It’s so easy and children have a blast seeing their food turn into fun Easter eggs!

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Simple Exercise Band Workout

This simple exercise band workout is perfect no matter what your personal fitness level is. Exercise bands come in many different resistances, ranging from light, to medium to very heavy. It is recommended that you start with a light resistance band and work your way towards a heavier resistance as you become stronger.

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#MotivateMe Monday: Staying Fit with a Sprained Ankle

Happy Monday! As you can probably tell, this is not the post I wanted to…

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5 Reasons to Run

It’s no secret… I love running! I don’t remember exactly when I first discovered that…

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9 Ways To Sneak Some Extra Fruits and Vegetables Into Your Diet

We all know by now that we should be eating at least seven to eight servings of fruits and vegetables each day. But knowing and doing are two different things, aren’t they? Here are a few ideas to sneak some extra vegetables and fruits into your diet.

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Tips for Healthy Kid Friendly Lunches that Your Kids Will Love

Remember awhile ago when I shared with you that the girls and I had attended…

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9 Books to Add to Your 2016 Reading List

Way back in a time before kids I used to read… a lot. I would…

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How to Become A Stronger Runner with Kettlebells

Become a stronger runner with kettlebells – This 15 min total body workout will help…

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25 Days of Strength Advent Calendar + #MotivateMe Monday

If you’re new here, #MotivateME Monday is a weekly link-up co-hosted by myself and Running…

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30 Inspirational Sports Movies on Netflix Your Family Will Love to Watch Together

Here’s a great roundup of 30 inspirational sports movies to curl up on the couch and watch with your family on Netflix.

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How to survive the effects of perimenopause – and feel great doing it!

While I’m not quite there yet (or maybe I am?), now that I’m in my forties menopause is something that’s increasingly on my radar. Truthfully, it’s not something to be afraid of, it’s a point in life that all of us women eventually reach. Though what could make it scary is the unknown, is not knowing the effects of menopause, how to survive them, and how to still feel great doing it. This is why I’m sharing this post today – I want to help take out the fear.

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25 Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Runners

My husband and I have this debate at Christmas every.single.year… My job is to stuff…

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20 Healthy Fall Treats Your Whole Family Will Love

Looking for some cool healthy fall treats that your whole family will love? Being a…

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#WorkoutWednesday: Runner’s Plyometric Workout

Happy Wednesday everyone! I have a rare day off of work today on this cold, rainy,…

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Six Plant-Based Foods You Should Try Today

Happy Friday everyone!! Today I have a special guest post by the fabulous Vanessa! Vanessa is…

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Chili Lime Chicken Kabobs + Laura’s Wine Tasting Bridal Shower

Perfectly paired with white wine pinot grigio, this Chili-Lime Chicken with Veggie Kabobs makes a nice and healthy summer BBQ dish.

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5 Things I Love About Being My Daughter’s Softball Coach

Tonight I’ve found myself with a rare quiet evening out on the deck, by the…

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Fruit-n-Nut Peanut Butter Energy Balls

Chopped dried cranberries and pecans add both flavour and crunch to these Fruit-and-Nut Peanut Butter Snack Bites. Enjoy these easy-to-make tasty peanut butter treats anytime of day.

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Energizing Peanut Butter Snack Bites

My youngest daughter, Amber loves to stick together with me to help me in the…

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30 Healthy Egg Recipes

These healthy egg recipes can be made in advance, delicious and are packed with vegetables!…

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Gluten Free Italian Asparagus Recipe

The simplest, most delicious way to eat asparagus! These Italian Asparagus are sauteed in butter, Breton Black Bean with Onion & Garlic cracker crumbs and parmesan cheese.

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