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Mean, Green Avocado pasta

Summer means lots of burgers and hot dogs, but you can always enjoy a quick and easy meatless zucchini pasta as well! This dish requires minimal indoor cooking, and makes great leftovers as well.  Need a little extra protein kick? Top it with a fried egg! You can also substitute the zucchini noodles for regular […] >> READ MORE
Article, Healthy Families, Kids Health

Veggie tots to the rescue!

My children absolutely refuse to eat actual veggies, so I have to constantly find creative ways to hide them unapologetically.  One of the best new recipes that I have found is for mixed veggie tots! While they still have a variety of colors from the veggies, they don’t actually taste like straight up zucchini, sweet […] >> READ MORE
Nutrition

How to save a smoothie

Ever wanted to make smoothies in a batch for a group or just wanted to make smaller portions for your kiddos? Never fear! We have some great tips to get you going. For storing some in the fridge for later… Make a double batch.  If you’re not going to be drinking it within 24 hours, […] >> READ MORE
Nutrition

Grow you own veggies – indoors!!

Getting kids to eat their veggies can be quite experience, but if you let your kids help to grow them, they might be more inclined to give them a try! The good people at BuzzFeed.com have some awesome tips of how to grow potatoes and lettuce from leftover scraps.  Spring is the perfect time for […] >> READ MORE
Healthy Families, News

In the raw…

Getting your child to eat any kind of vegetable or fruit is a feat in and of itself, but there are times when it’s best to serve them raw versus cooked.  In some cases, when plant foods are heated, their available nutritional content can be altered, reduced, or eliminated altogether.  Vitamin C, common in many fruits and especially […] >> READ MORE
Healthy Families, Kids Health

Golden Tumeric Pineapple Smoothie

Tumeric has become a ‘buzz word’ on countless blogs, articles, and nutrition facebook pages, but what the heck is it? Tumeric is actually grown as a root, similar to ginger root, but typically it is found in ground form in the little spice containers in the grocery store.  With it’s bright yellow color and mild […] >> READ MORE
Healthy Families, Healthy Kids Stories

Snack Hacks

Snacks are one of life’s true joys, but there are easy ways to totally blow your family’s healthy eating habits by choosing the wrong kinds.  Sometimes even things that may seem the healthiest, might have hidden fat, excess calories, and sugar.  Here are a few rules to follow to make sure that you are still […] >> READ MORE
Healthy Families, Kids Health

Egg Muffins

Everyone hates Mondays.  Back to school, back to work, ugh.  Especially cold, dark Mondays.  One little way to make your Monday morning a little better is with a warm, healthy breakfast.  A super easy breakfast that you can whip up in a few minutes is an omelet in a cup! This recipe can be made […] >> READ MORE
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