Navigating the grocery store aisles can be overwhelming! With all the confusing health claims, it is important to turn the packages over and look at the ingredients to avoid being a victim of healthwashing. We can often pay more for a product that we think is healthy due to the billions of dollars that was put …
I love traditional lasagna with gluten free noodles but that added sweetness from the butternut squash makes this dish one of our family favorites that have been in our weekly rotation lately. My whole family usually goes back for seconds or thirds! Butternut Squash Lasagna is similar to traditional lasagna but the noodles are subbed …
Is dessert a treat if we have it everyday? What is your definition of dessert? These are question I ask myself regularly and am still trying to figure out. As I continue on my health journey, and my girls get older, now 8 and 10, my ideas on dessert continue to evolve. When my girls …
Who else loves chicken salad?! I’ve been brainstorming different sandwich ideas for my two girls because they both love a good sandwich for lunch most days. Our standard sandwich during the school week is usually turkey, cheese, and avocado or almond butter and jam. I don’t know why I haven’t thought of adding chicken salad …
Do you wish your children enjoyed salad? I always love a good salad. The possibilities are endless, and they can act as a great tool for getting lots of great nutrients into our bellies as well as our children’s. Today, both my girls asked for salads for lunch and I almost fell over. My oldest …
Do you struggle with getting your kids to try something new? Does the phrase, “Just take one bite” turn into a battle? If this sounds familiar, I have a tool for you! Give the Taste-O-Meter a try. The Taste-O-Meter is an amazing, game changing tool that makes trying new food fun. Instead of saying “ Just take …
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I remember my mom making a similar version of this Carrot Salad all summer long for my sisters and I when we were younger. I love this salad because it reminds me of my childhood and it is also refreshing, delicious, kid-friendly, and a great way to enjoy carrots! Shredded Carrot Salad has a nice …
There are so many amazing benefits to getting your kids in the kitchen and helping to cultivate a habit that will last a life time. Here are 10 of the many reasons to get your kids in the kitchen today. 1. Develop skills and knowledge to make healthy foods Research shows that people who eat home-cooked meals, …
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Over the last few months I have created a new habit of thinking around plants. Each meal I prepare I ask myself, “What plants can I ADD to our family meal?” To learn more about how I created this habit and why, check out my recent post, “Looking to Optimize your Family’s Health? Try this …
Looking for ways to inspire and motivate your family to eat more plants? Over the last couple of months, my family has taken on two different plant point challenges and it has been a game changer! I have always loved my veggies but my mindset has completely shifted to what can we can “add” to make our …
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Have you gotten a chance to read “12 Simple Tips for Raising Healthy, Happy Eaters: Part 1?” These two posts are designed to help parents create a lifetime of healthy eaters, setting our kids up for success as an adult. Parenting is hard and feeding our kids is no joke! I hope these two posts …
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Do you have a picky eater? Is feeding your kids stressful? Do you spend time cooking a healthy meal, only to have everyone complain about it? My youngest use to be a picky eater! I would cook several different dinners to appeal to everyone’s tastes. Many dinners use to end with someone crying — either …
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Are you struggling with encouraging your kids to eat their veggies? Getting your kids in the kitchen is a great way to help expose kids to unfamiliar, possibly scary, foods, like spinach. We love making these Spinach Pancakes, which help bridge the gap between being fearful of spinach to making it enjoyable. Not only are …
Looking for practical gifts the whole family can enjoy that are good for the environment and your health? I have you covered! Here is a list of my favorite products I use and love with my family. Please note that the links shared are my Amazon affiliate links. LunchBot lunchboxes win the prize as being my favorite product …
The holiday season is here! I love the holidays for all the sharing and cooking of delicious food, gathering with friends and family, making crafts with my girls, viewing beautiful light displays and much more. However, the holidays can be a bit overwhelming and hard to navigate with sugar around every corner. The holiday parties and cookie-making …
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Did you know food waste is a major contributor to climate change? An average American consumer wastes about one pound of food per day according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. A family of four loses about $1,500 a year on wasted food. The EPA states that food is the largest …
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Now that kids are back in school and all the after school activities are in full swing, quick and easy dinners become key! Sweet Potato Quiche is a family favorite around here. I love to serve it for an easy dinner, reheat it for breakfast, or bring it to a Sunday brunch. I recommend making it on the …
