This recipe comes from Chrisann, a mom of two in Minnesota. She writes: “For Nicole’s 9th birthday she had a “Cooking” party. The girls made smoothies, homemade pizzas and decorated their own cupcakes. Instead of a gift, the girls brought money to donate to “Feed My Starving Children”. They also emailed Read more…
“Our kids love it when I make this for breakfast! And–it is loaded with awesome fiber, whole foods that really nourish them, and it tastes wonderful!” ~ Heather, mom of 3 boys in Georgia Breakfast Muesli Delight has a key ingredient mixed into the plain yogurt–French Vanilla Meal Shake, by Read more…
This pancake variation is higher in protein, fiber, and flavor than the typical American pancake from the box. They are super easy to make–even the night before–and are also flavorful when eaten on-the-go. We first stumbled upon this idea during a season when we had a lot of house guests. Read more…
Applesauce and frozen fruit are pretty much staples in our kitchen. So, this recipe combines them both into a blended sweetness that makes a great snack or dessert. Feel free to experiment with different flavors by substituting other frozen fruit as well! I love that there is no added sugar Read more…
Our kids love oatmeal. I think it’s because they feel full and satisfied with warm little tummies. So, this version of oatmeal really evolved over time as I kept trying to add new things and boost the nutritional value even more. I think I finally found one that they all enjoy!
Most of us know that fiber is really key to having a healthy digestive system, but more and more Americans are consuming diets of highly-refined and processed foods. American kids today are having trouble getting the whole grains and fresh fruits and vegetables that their bodies’ need for great health. Read more…
The sugar addiction in our American culture today is no joke. Our palates love the sweetness that sugar brings, and yet sugar is a real wolf in sheep’s clothing when it comes to our health. High sugar consumption has created a real and growing danger to our kids.
Sugar can be disguised so well in today’s manufactured foods that we don’t always know how much we are really consuming on a daily basis. It is often added to processed and canned foods, and it can go by many different names, making it hard to avoid if you’re not sure what to look for. (more…)
Having a picky eater in your home can be a real challenge when it comes to eating healthy. Our kids all have certain favorite foods that they would eat every meal of every day if given the opportunity. However, our job as parents is to make sure that they are Read more…
How did your own parents define healthy eating when you were growing up? How were mealtimes treated in your home? For most people, their current eating habits and views about food were learned from their parents. This was definitely the case for Brian and I. When we got married, we Read more…
Ok, so a “Backyard Salad” may not sound very appetizing–especially if you own a dog. Sorry to create an unpleasant picture for dog owners. However if you have any edible plants in your yard, you can add them to this lovely green salad and make it your own creation.
We created this simple salad the other day with items from our backyard veggie garden. It can be duplicated as is, or you can use whatever items you have on-hand in your own kitchen or garden!
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