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This one is for the carnivores and it may seem like odd timing, coming at the end of the summer. But I’ve been on a slider kick lately (sliders are mini-burgers). Mostly because I’ve discovered you can make burgers that are 50% grated/chopped veggies and 50% lean protein (turkey etc) and the kids will devour [...]
(Tips to help navigate healthy meal times with your finicky offspring.) You’re committed to your workout. You’ve meal planned and grocery shopped. You’re all set to step into a healthier lifestyle, but then you find yourself sitting down to yet another dinner of prepared chicken nuggets, boxed mac n cheese, and 10% fruit juice. What [...]
Summer is over, so it’s time for the kickoff of Kidlet Vs Mom in the School Snack Battles … Week 1 of school: Kidlet wants to bring lunch to school b/c it’s healthier and “School lunch is nasty.” Week 2 of school: Kidlet gets teased for his tortellini w/ meatballs. “The other kids said ‘Ew’,” [...]
When snacking, try to pull in something from each of the main 5 food groups: fruit, vegetables, grains, protein, dairy. Here are some suggestions, some of which we created at the Back To School Expo, hosted by Cross Roads News. Multigrain Cheerios + Yogurt Covered Raisins + Toasted Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) Veggie Chips/Straws + Wasabi [...]
I’ve been on a Lettuce Wrap kick lately. Take the basic Asian Lettuce Wrap recipe I posted below and flip it a couple of ways: 1) Tofu Wraps: Substitute 1 lb firm tofu, diced, for ground meat. Add 1/2 cup shredded carrots, 1/2 pint sliced mushrooms and 1/2 cup edamame during the cooking process. Add [...]
