Growing Healthy Habits: More Food Shopping & Cooking The more children are exposed to foods, especially new foods, the more likely they will be to eat them. Seeing, feeling, and smelling new foods will lead to tasting. Food shopping: Pick out favorite healthy foods or new foods to try. Offer choices among healthy foods (Example: …
There is nothing like a refreshing drink in the summer, and believe it or not, they don’t need to be loaded with sugar to be crowd pleasers! Marina’s Mojitarita Cocktail (Serves 4) The making of this drink came about when I was craving a mojito (but would settle for a margarita) but did not have …
Canned beans are a parent’s best friend when it comes to fast food! Not only can you make by bean burgers and falafel-style wraps, but now you can make these super easy tacos. This recipe is a great source of fiber, protein, and antioxidants found in herbs and spices. Serves 3-4 1-15 oz can beans …
My version of this recipe is very low in fat compared to most cream-based salads, and is the perfect lunch item! Kids also LOVE this salad because the fruit makes it sweet. (Serves 4) You’ll need: – 2 cups cooked chopped chicken (leftovers, or grilled chicken breast) – 1 Granny Smith apple, chopped – 4 …
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 …