Convincing a picky eater to eat can be a challenge for parents. It is natural that between the ages of about 2 and 5 (although, my son is still quite picky, and he is well past 5!) it's natural for children to become mighty fussy about what they will and will not eat. Try the following tips to keep your sanity and the peace at mealtime, while feeding your child a balanced diet. Keep it Healthy for Your Picky Eater: View the Bigger Picture Evaluate whether your child is eating a healthy diet ... Read the Post
13 Simple & Fun Tips For Parents to Please a Picky Eater
Why You Should Bring Chia Seeds Into Your Diet (+ Quick Chia-Nut Granola Recipe!)
Have you discovered the beauty of chia seeds yet? They are jam packed with nutritional value. We are finally beginning to rediscover what ancient Aztecs and Mayans have known for centuries - chia seeds are a healthy, nutritious food. Native to Mexico, chia seeds (salvia hispanica) are said to sustain the body through strenuous exercise and physical stress. While chia seeds have an impressive nutritional profile (1 ounce has 9 grams of fat, 11 grams of fiber, 4 grams of ... Read the Post
Top 10 Sources of Calcium (+ Why Nuts Are So Good For You!)
I am beginning to pay a lot more attention to my intake of calcium, and the overall health of my bones and muscles. As a yoga instructor and energy worker, this comes as a natural focal point. However, at this stage of my life and the understanding that muscle and bone mass begins to decrease around age 40 (along with a family history of osteo-arthritis) I have been researching on this topic more and more. And I have found some great nutritional sources of calcium, along with some simple ways of ... Read the Post
4 Yummy Ideas for Beating the Breakfast Blues
I'm sure we can all agree that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Especially with little ones - as parents, we know that if we don't get them out the door in the mornings with a properly full belly we will have some grumpy littles on our hands later on! Unfortunately, many of us neglect breakfast - I am the absolute worst for getting the kids fed and then getting busy with other tasks. And there’s a lot of evidence to suggest that your body and mind will suffer unless you have a ... Read the Post
20 Creative and Healthy Age-Appropriate Lunch Ideas
There’s no question that encouraging kids to eat healthier begins at home. It might seem like a battle to get them to make better food choices, especially when you have a multitude of fast food commercials surfacing in between shows. Aren’t we all consistently seeking healthier ways to pack our kids’ lunch? For the most part, kids will eat what they enjoy, and anything outside of that box will be a challenge. They key to getting them into the motion of trying different foods in the vegetable ... Read the Post
Roasted Harvest Soup (+ 3 More Delicious Warm & Healthy Dinner Ideas!)
I try to save warm soupy dinners for winter, but sometimes there are just some cold and rainy days that fall into one of the other three seasons. And I want a nice, fill-the-tummy, easy to make dinner for my family. I just prepare some warm bread or buns to go with it, and it's definitely a hit (and a treat)! The following recipes are a few of my go-to's. They work very well for the times you need to bring something to a potluck, too. I like to get creative with my soups ... Read the Post