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When fresh vegetables are hard to come by, frozen varieties deserve the spotlight. Stocking up on the best frozen vegetables can help you put together healthy, real food meals, any time of year. It’s easy to take for granted the abundance of foods we are used to having at our fingertips. But, our food supply is actually quite fragile when you stop to think about it, and there are times when we …

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Kids love snacks! But, as caretakers, it’s important that we do our best to keep these snacks healthy. Real food ingredients matter, and protein balls for kids fall perfectly into this category.  In this article I bring you a carefully compiled list of 21 nutrient-dense energy bites. Your kids (and you) will be excited to snack on these -- fueling bodies and taste buds at the same …

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Fix it and forget it dinners are some of my favorites! These crockpot recipes for picky eaters are palatable to even the fussiest kids. When you are short on time, but you still want to put a healthy meal on the table for your family, a slow cooker can be a lifesaver!  Not only is a crockpot valuable for busy nights, but it also produces deliciously tender dishes that appeal to the …

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Invite your kids into the kitchen as the first step in teaching nutrition, establishing healthy eating habits, and enjoying quality time together. Having the right kitchen tools for kids encourages them to participate right alongside you and develop an interest in cooking. Along with general kitchen safety for kids, having tools that are properly sized and easy to maneuver will make cooking a …

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Nutrition activities for kids are a fun way to learn about healthy eating. Games, art, field trips, and more can be used at home, or in the classroom, to spark an interest in what fuels the body, so we feel our best.  Teaching nutrition to kids starts with exposure to real food, a positive approach, and encouragement of exploration.  This compilation of fun, hands-on nutrition …

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Sometimes you just want camping to be about unplugging and exploring nature… and not about transporting your kitchen to the campsite!  You'll need the right camping food - no cooking required. But, it’s tough to think of simple, no hassle, no cooking camping food ideas -- especially if you want healthy real food ingredients. In this article, we have compiled a list of camping food …

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