Picky eaters often like smoothies because the texture is smooth, they are often sweet, and can be fun to make. If your child is not accepting of many foods, you may want to make this activity into a whole day event. Pick out foods your child likes along with a few new foods. Picky Eater …
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Light & Fresh Jicima Salad
This salad makes for a beautiful pairing with a light sandwich, flatbread, or wrap. We love it with tacos! 1 jicima, peeled (I like to use the back of a spoon to peel them, or a knife) 1 bunch of raddishes 2 carrots 1 large peach or mango 2 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped 1/2 jalapeno …
Quick & Easy Desserts
We’ve all gotten that feeling after dinner where we have a strong craving for something sweet. Some of us reach for ice cream, while others go for the cookies. That can be perfectly healthy (as long as you stick to 1 or fewer servings, and it isn’t every night) however, consider this: Did you eat …
Smoothies
Smoothies are an awesome way to pack in some servings of fruit while filling you up and cooling you down. They’re also very easy to make, and are great as a breakfast or snack. If you don’t have an immersion blender already, I highly suggest them because they are easier to use and usually require …
Don’t Forget Your Fruit!
Fruit is the ultimate dessert; it is almost always sweet, energizing, and the varieties seem endless! So it shouldn’t be difficult to eat 4-5 serving of it each day. What is a serving of fruit? About 1/2 cup, or: The size of an average woman’s fist (apples, oranges, peaches, pears…) The amount which can fit …