Winter time is the perfect season for soups. There are so many comforting soups that will warm your bellies. Not only is homemade soup soothing to the soul, it’s so much cheaper than buying canned and you can freeze the leftovers to reheat and eat later.Today, I’m going to make some homemade chicken dumplings with [...]
I’ve Fallen
December 4, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
Peanut reminded me this morning (as I hand him lunch money) that I’ve fallen off the pedestal from being queen of lunch awesomeness. For the majority of the school year I made sure the kids brought healthy lunches they could enjoy and others would drool over. When kids and teachers make comments about the lunch [...]
I Survived…
November 25, 2009 by · 3 Comments
I survived the pre-Thanksgiving day grocery store trip with not one, not even two, but THREE kids! Yeah, you read that right, THREE kids in a very busy chaotic grocery store THE day BEFORE Thanksgiving. You know, the day you swear you’d NEVER set foot into a grocery store? The aisles were insane and let’s [...]
Healthy Meal Planning with Kids
October 5, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
Eating healthy is extremely important. With the rise of fast food and frozen dinners which focus on convenence rather then the nutritional value it is even more necessary to engage in healthy meal planning with kids to ensure they start eating right from young. Healthy meal planning does not need to be a chore. It [...]
To Lose Weight, Don’t Put Off Eating
September 2, 2009 by · 1 Comment
Post by Linda Antinoro, R.D., L.D.N., J.D. – Brigham and Women’s Hospital Skipping meals may seem like a logical way to cut calories and lose pounds, yet it is one of the worst things you can do. It generally leads to deprivation and overindulgence. It may sound counter-intuitive, but it is best to eat more [...]
The 10 Commandments of Healthy Eating for Parents
August 24, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
It’s As Simple as Counting to Ten – By Becky Hand, Licensed & Registered Dietitian Thou shalt not force, bribe or coerce thy child to eat. Thou shalt set a good example by eating at least five fruits and vegetables, three whole grain products, and three dairy servings per day thyself. Thou shalt make mealtimes [...]
Please Me Please!
August 10, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
Please my sweet tooth please! Just because you are trying to lose weight, does not mean you have to deprive yourself of everything. In fact, if you are trying to make a lifestyle change and want to succeed, you should allow yourself to eat those “forbidden” things every once in awhile. Looking for some low [...]
