New Year’s Resolutions are BS. This time of year is baloney….”A New Year, A New You!” Yuck. First off–you are fantastic, just the way you are! You don’t need a “resolution” to transform yourself into whatever crock is being marketed at you. New Year’s resolutions are often too bold and un-doable, meaning we fail and […]
Frozen veggies & fruits to the rescue! It’s a common myth out there that the best veggie is a fresh veggie. I’m here to bust that myth for you—-frozen veggies & fruits can actually be MORE nutritious than fresh. It’s because they’re processed (frozen) quickly after harvest and so retain more of their nutrients. But, […]
It’s time once again to rant about my biggest Pet Peeve: hiding veggies in foods. I understand the motivation! Parents who are worried that their kids won’t eat veggies resort to adding them secretly to smoothies, muffins, pancakes, and pizza sauce and buy products that tout that they have “hidden veggies” in their products. Here’s […]
I firmly believe that sharing food is a way to connect with others. Think about it. When we go out with friends we often meet at a favorite restaurant; holidays can revolve around traditional foods and when new neighbors move in we bring them a plate of cookies to welcome them to our community. Food IS connection. […]
Eggs are a nutritional powerhouse! Quick to prepare, satiating, and pair with lots of other foods (toast, fruits & veggies!). One of my favorite ways to prepare them is by hard boiling them. Sometimes kids tell me that they don’t like hard-boiled eggs—the white part is rubbery, the yolk is dry with a green, smelly […]
Sometimes parents call me looking for the “Silver Bullet” that will make their selective eater be not-so-picky. I wish I had a Silver Bullet! The reality is that no one strategy is going to get your kiddo to eat the dinner you place in front of her. Instead, small changes used consistently, bring the best […]
I come from a large family and my dad grew up during the Depression, so “wasting” food was a real sin in his eyes. We were all required to eat everything on our plates, whether we liked it or not. I have memories of sitting in the dark with a plate of cold peas in […]
We are entering the Holiday Season and for families with a Picky Eater, that can be a tricky time. Recently I was asked what to do when Thanksgiving rolls around and your selective eater doesn’t like any of the traditional foods? What should the parent say to Grandma when she’s offended that their kiddo won’t […]
Here’s a friendly reminder to Buddy Up your snacks! Why? Because pairing one food with another brings more nutrition and means your snack will be more satisfying. Buddying up a kid-friendly food (think goldfish, granola bar, crackers) with a serving of fruit or veggies helps to meet the goal of 5 fruits and veggies each […]
Probably 30 years ago one of my very closest friends showed me how to make my own salad dressing and I haven’t bought another bottled dressing since! Making your own dressing can be fun for kids and big kids can make it themselves—hello dinner help! Here’s a super simple recipe: In an empty jar, mix […]