I can’t help but smile and feel a sense of modest pride when I remember the look on my friend’s face as the 5 children (ages 1-6) sitting at my dinner table called out “More tofu please! More green beans please! More quinoa please!” OK, so the 1 year old yelled something more like “Aaahhhhh!” but her message was crystal clear. My friend, and fellow mom, was in disbelief that I got them to not only eat a fresh healthy meal without bribery or threats, but they were actually begging for more.
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Dinner At My House
Join me tonight for dinner at my house. Here’s what’s on the menu:
- Lemony Chicken with Capers and Kalamata Olives served over Quinoa
- Large side of Sauteed Broccolini
- One glass of Red Wine
- Farmer’s Market naval orange cut into wedges for dessert
Bon appetite!
Pre-Workout Breakfast Favorites
What you eat for breakfast can make or break your morning workout. If you get it right you’ll have stable, lasting energy with no digestive disturbances. You will feel neither hungry nor bogged down. Since we all digest food differently, there is no set formula that works across the board. However, through trial and error and by following one basic guideline you will learn what works best for you.
6 Ways to Get Your Kids to Eat Healthier
What is the best way to teach our children life-long healthy eating habits so they will thrive physically, emotionally, and socially? I’ve witnessed various approaches to this dilemma that span from one extreme to the other. While some moms let their children eat anything they want, others monitor every bite and discount the simple pleasures of the occasional treat. The answer is clearly somewhere in between. Follow these 6 easy tips to guide your children towards a lifetime of healthy eating.
