Real Food Ideas for Real Families
Homemade guacamole is one of my all-time favorite snacks for my family because it is loaded with healthy fats and colorful foods! My secret ingredient: APPLES! That's right -- apple guacamole! Truth be told, I like different versions of guac, but this recipe, highlighting apples, adds such a fun twist that it keeps everyone dipping. Not only do the apples add a bit of sweetness, but they also …
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Halloween is one of our family’s favorite holidays -- not for the candy, but for the traditions we’ve established around this spooky day, like this fun little recipe for Apple Monster Mouths. As a mom and a nutritionist, I’m always looking for ways to keep real food for kids fun. Healthy treats will distract kids from the hyper-palatable junky treats filling most Halloween bags. Apple Monster …
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Kabobs are an excellent choice for campfire coking for kids. Sure, they are perfect for your backyard cookout also. But, finding quick, healthy, and easy to assemble camping meals can be a challenge. This one meets all criteria. Colorful, fibrous, and nutrient-packed veggies, skewered alongside quality sausage makes for a real food, primal lifestyle, and keto-friendly camping dish. While …
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Bacon-wrapped asparagus spears are a great keto-approved accompaniment to any grilled meat or fish -- especially when you are cooking over a campfire, or a campground BBQ. A low-carb, high-fat eating style is not just about bacon! But, when you find good quality bacon to wrap veggies in, the flavor reaches a whole new level. These bacon-wrapped asparagus spears are no exception. They are quick …
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It doesn’t get much easier than nuts and seeds when it comes to keto-friendly snacks. Trail mix is a great no-cook camping food to bring with you. Whether you are following a paleo, primal, gluten-free, or keto approach, just make sure to avoid adding sugar-laden dried fruits for a low carb trail mix. Most store-bought trail mixes contain inflammatory seed oils and sugary candies. Making your …
This tasty mixture of baked nuts and seeds works perfectly for a keto style low carb granola. Make it ahead and top with a splash of cream when you’re ready for a filling and nutrient-rich bowl of power fuel. Not only is this granola great for a quick low-carb breakfast, but it's also great for a take-along keto camping food (no cooking). It makes a healthy road trip snack -- crunchy and …
