Real Food Ideas for Real Families
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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Do you struggle to feed your kids on the go - especially as they grow and become more involved with activities and sports? It always a challenge in our house as I try, try, try to fuel them with real food and a balance of nutrients that can help them thrive and reach peak performance. As our "littles" transition from basketball season to baseball season, I thought I'd share a quick post on …
I'm in the kitchen A LOT! Granted, it's a big part of my job, both as our family's CEO and as a nutritionist and blogger. It's a place I feel comfortable, creative, organized (sometimes) and competent. My comfort and competence has simply come from the time I've put in and the priority I've placed on providing my family with healthful meals. But, it's also come from modeling my mother. As a …
The Easter Bunny is hanging out just around the corner and if you are anything like me, you are scrambling to put together Easter Eggs and Baskets for those special little ones in your life. Like many other holidays, Easter can be filled with junkie treats and commercially cheap trinkets. Yuck!! I do my best to choose items that are more eco-friendly, useful for my kids, healthier, and …
What is "eco-therapy"? According to Howard Clinebell, who wrote a 1996 book on the topic, “ecotherapy” refers to healing and growth nurtured by healthy interaction with the earth. (ecotherapyheals.com) My definition: the therapeutic effects you feel from getting out and connecting with nature. We recently went on our first family backpacking trip, and on our drive up to the trailhead I asked …
This is for all you parents out there who think my kids are from another planet because they ask for "greens" on their breakfast plate and fermented sauerkraut with their lunch. I can't remember the last time I bought something from a vending machine, but I can remember the thrill of buying something from one as a kid. Well, I am looking at this frankenfood holder once again, but now through the …
