NUT MILKS About 4 to 6 nuts per cup in most Check the label for content you can find up to 18 for higher protein count. Remember to check the calorie count. Make sure you are getting Calcium and Vitamin D added. Always be sure you are not over-doing your calcium intake for … [Read more…]
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…]
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
Check out these recipes from Eating Well. How many more times can you hear, ” I don’t like it”, “It smells funny”, “I know I wont like it cause it’s green”. Don’t let this stop you. Just keep presenting vegetables in different ways. Show your kids how colorful they are and try to make … [Read more…]
EATING VEGETABLES IS A LEARNED HABIT AND HABITS ARE HARD TO CHANGE!!! LAY THE FOUNDATION YOUNG AND WATCH IT GROW LIKE A GARDEN. A quote fromSally Kuzemchak, RD SURVEY SAYS: Up to 1/3 of children eat no vegetables at all. This is one scary fact. Our bodies need nutrients and vitamins from earth … [Read more…]
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…]
This is so easy!!! Grab your kids and 8 eggs. Yes, I said, “kids and eggs”. Turn that oven to 450 , chop your favorite veggies and toss in olive oil and salt. Roast for 15 to 20 min. Meanwhile, mix 8 eggs, 1/2 cup of your favorite milk and a sprinkle … [Read more…]
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…]
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…]
What is in your juice? Check the label. By most accounts it will be water, sugar, and Vitamin C. So pretty much sugar water with vitamins. Fruit concentrate is nothing more than fruit sugar. When you see it on a label treat it as such. A sugary drink is a … [Read more…]