It’s no secret that the choices offered in most school cafeterias leave something to be desired, both nutritionally and taste-wise. And convenience “kid” lunches-you know, those pre-packaged cracker, cheese and meat slice combos you find in the refrigerated section at the store-aren’t a great alternative. They’re loaded with sodium, artificial…
The average American eats out more than once per week. Give yourself a break from cooking but don’t break the bank by using these money-saving strategies. Pre-plan and take advantage of these great deals for the family. You can make dining out affordable and fun with a little economic ingenuity….
Your child not only forms the groundwork for a healthy existence in childhood, his eating styles influence his / her health in the future. Too frequently school lunch programs present junk food simply because the food is popular and cheaper. On the other hand, the price of balanced foods does…
Most of us already know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Beginning your day without breakfast is like trying to fly a kite without any wind. It’s hard to get started and even harder to keep going. Breakfast is the first chance your child’s developing body…
Good nutrition is important for children to develop healthy minds and bodies. Getting an early start on good nutrition is a key factor in helping children learn to enjoy the taste of foods that are good for them. However, it is never too late to start your children on a…
Is your child super-picky? It’s sometimes tough to know whether cautious eaters, as I like to call them, are getting proper nutrition. Here are a few strategies that have worked for getting my toddler to eat her fruits and vegetables. Every kid is different, but some of these tips might…
Find out the difference between serving sizes and portions sizes. Choosing nutritious foods and keeping portion sizes sensible will help keep your family at a healthy weight. One of the best ways you can help your child live healthy and maintain a healthy weight is to teach them what an…
Dessert takes on a new meaning when you try to work the word “healthy” into it. You can tell by the looks on your husband and kids’ faces that they have visions of dry, hard, granola bars and vegetables masquerading as dessert. But you can spin a lot of healthful…
Dinner is the last meal of the day and a time when families can get together and discuss their day. It is also a hectic meal for busy moms who are just getting off of work or who have been busy with other activities all day. If you are a…
Have you ever tried to get your child to drink a V8? It’s a lost cause. But if you hide the vegetables in smoothies, desserts and entrées, then you can get your kid to gulp down a serving of veggies before you finish cleaning up the kitchen. Super Smoothie (Adapted…