MORNING POWER SMOOTHIE
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RECIPES
This plate gets young kids to eat more veggies, study finds – CNN
FOOD GROUP FUN! Segmented plates with pictures of recommended foods in each compartment led preschoolers to eat more vegetables, according to a research letter published Monday in the journal JAMA Pediatrics.These lunch trays have shown similar results in elementary school kids, but not in younger children. The researchers say that this could be a tool … [Read more…]
SNACKING HAS NEVER BEEN HEALTHIER!!
CHECK OUT THESE SNACKS WITH INGREDIENTS YOU CAN PRONOUNCE AND YOUR BODY WILL THANK YOU FOR!!!!
PROTEIN AND FRUIT THEY “WILL” EAT
Home made fruit and yogurt pops. Fun to make, easy to eat , and kids can help. A perfect recipe. Fill your favorite pop mold half way with fruit and your choice of low sugar yogurt. Freeze for 3 hours and enjoy.!! … [Read more…]
Quick and Easy After-School Snacks
I DON’T LIKE IT! YUK! I WONT TRY IT! DOES THIS SOUND FAMILIAR? TRY SOME OF THESE SIMPLE SNACKS FROM POPSUGAR TO KEEP THOSE PICKY KIDS GROUNDED. Image source Say Yes Source: Quick and Easy After-School Snacks | POPSUGAR Moms
VEGGIE, VEGGIE, MORE VEGGIE
ROASTED VEGGIE SALAD .. AGAIN.!!! I just cannot stop. It is so easy. Throw some greens on a plate. Wish up a bit of balsamic , drop of honey, squirt of mustard for your dressing . Spread your cut up squash on a roasting pan. Toss sparingly with olive oil and salt. Roast at … [Read more…]
TEACH KIDS ABOUT FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO REAL FOOD? PLAYING WITH FOOD CHECK OUT MY FACEBOOK PAGE. www.facebook.com/PlayingWithFoodChicago/ Real foods are made with unprocessed whole ingredients, that’s all. The average child tries foods 10 to 15 times before accepting it. Research shows that playing with fruits and vegetables, even if the … [Read more…]
Kid-Friendly Thanksgiving Menu
Hate the idea of the kiddie table with hot dogs? Try these recipes from Parents Magazine ICE CREAM PUMPKIN PIE Photo: Mark Ferri Turkey Day will … [Read more…]
Roasted Acorn Squash
I just love a good Roasted Squash. Or maybe, I just like saying squaaaassssh. Yup , that’s it. Anyway try this: Pour a glass of wine. What? Of course, that is step one. Anyway, Cut your squash in half. Place it face up on a sheet pan in a … [Read more…]
USDA ARS Online Magazine
Source: USDA ARS Online Magazine