Real Food Ideas for Real Families
Looking for healthy breakfast ideas for teenage athletes? We hear all the time that “breakfast is the most important meal.” And for your teenage athlete, that may be true. But, it can also be the most challenging meal to get in your kids -- especially active teens. Let’s take a quick look at why eating a healthy breakfast is key for active kids, the best foods to include, and how to overcome …
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It’s not easy to feed a teenage athlete! Busy schedules, growing bodies, and the desire for peak performance make fueling your active teen challenging. As a previous elite athlete, and now a mom of young athletes, I also know the struggle of encouraging your kids to make healthy choices. But, whether an athlete is trying to lose weight, improve body composition, build muscle, or perform …
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When my kids get off the bus, they are usually ravenous! A healthy after-school snack helps turn a grumpy, tired child into a kid who’s ready to attack the afternoon. Regardless of where the hunger comes from (skipping breakfast, not eating their healthy packed lunch, mental exhaustion, physical growth, or all of the above), healthy after school snacks are a great opportunity to nourish your …
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Wondering if cooking with toddlers is worth the hassle? Don’t let potential dangers (and potential mess!) keep you from cooking with your 3 year old. With the right mindset, appropriate plan, and realistic expectations, it can be a fun and rewarding experience. It’s a great time to acquaint your little one with the kitchen because they want to be there -- close to you, “helping” every step of …
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Today we celebrate chia seeds for the nutritional value they offer. But what about the little people in your life? Are chia seeds good for kids? It was the ceramic chia pets of the eighties that first brought attention to these tiny black and white seeds. Remember the catchy jingle, “Ch-ch-ch-chia” -- simply water your pet and watch the seeds sprout into “hair.” In this article, we will look …
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Real food for kids matters -- it’s not only for adults! As a nutritionist (and a mom), I’m a big believer in cooking nutrient-rich meals for the whole family to enjoy together. But I realize that this can feel like an impossibility if you have… Picky eatersKids who are used to eating “kid-food”And hectic schedules In this article we are going to dive into what it means to follow a …
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