Every few weeks, I let the kids “talk me into” having cereal for breakfast. I’m not a fan of breakfast cereal in general because of its lack of health-building components and the negative effect cereal grains have on our physiology, so it’s usually only every 3 weeks or more, on average.
I AM a fan of [...]
Apparently, I have subconsciously adopted a “diet” strategy that keeps my family and me pretty darn healthy and without too many worries about weight gain.
I didn’t realize until a few days into vacation that, back home, I don’t each much junk because I DON’T BUY much junk. If it’s not right there in front of [...]
Tuesdays are sort of a “date day” for my 4-year old son and I. He doesn’t go to school on Tuesdays, but big sister does, and daddy’s at work… so it’s our special one-on-one time.
Some days it’s not overly “special” on the surface – errands, housework and “work” work can cloud the “fun-ness” of the [...]
A few days ago, I posted a variety of ingredients that make up a common food. These were the ingredients:
Enriched macaroni, dried cheddar cheese, corn starch, partially hydrogenated soybean oil, dried tomato, salt, buttermilk, sugar, hydrolyzed vegetable protein and other natural flavorings, dried onion, dried corn syrup, disodium phosphate, dried garlic, sodium caseinate, citric acid, [...]
We’re not really big on traditional “dessert” in our family… at least not on a regular basis. I grew up in a family that had something for dessert pretty much every night. Now, as a grown-up and as a parent, it just makes no sense to me. From a health perspective, not much good can [...]
As predicted, the article I posted the other day about the school field trip that ended with lunch at McDonald’s has raised some questions, issues and strong opinions!
Good. It should.
Ultimately, we get to feed our children the way we choose to. As parents, I firmly believe that we make the very best decisions we possibly [...]
Yesterday, my daughter’s class had a field trip. I went along for the adventure… remember? I’m an overbearing control freak!?! Nooo, silly!
Actually, I really enjoy spending time with our kids, I love the place they were visiting, I enjoy learning (or refreshing my memory) along with the kids, and… ok… I’m not thrilled with all [...]
The other day, one of the teachers at school sent home a copy of the USDA Food Pyramid and asked if I could teach the kids a nutrition lesson based on the pyramid.
I haven’t responded yet since I’m still trying to figure out how to delicately inform her that the inaccurate, genetically incongruent, bought-and-paid-for, and [...]
As some of you know, we made the decision to put our kids back in school for the remainder of the school year starting in January. Tough decision… because there is so much I loved about home schooling. Sure, I have more gray hair now, but I still think it’s a fabulous way to go [...]
Holiday Party tip and reminder:
Tip: Eat something healthy before you go. For example, eat some clean protein and some fresh fiber (veggies, small salad, etc.) Sure, it’s the old story of “feeling full” so you don’t pig out once you’re there. That’s a good point.
But more importantly, it’s making sure you give your body the [...]
I was speaking with a teacher in our practice the other day about the health and nutrition habits of the children in her classroom.
She said that she sends a note home at the beginning of each year, advising parents to pack healthy, brain-building food for their kids’ snacks and lunches. She has even gone so [...]
In our home, we have this tiny little outdated bathroom that has the dubious distinction of being the warmest room in our house! This is very important to know when the temperatures drop!
Recently, I discovered two small people hanging out in this sauna of a room. They were my kids… doing math lessons! Too funny! [...]
Here’s a little article I recently wrote about a recurring lesson I’ve been working on with our kids. It discusses how making healthy choices, regarding food or anything else in life, is really up to each individual… NOT their circumstances (at least not exclusively!).
This is about taking responsibility for our choices. Just because the cake [...]
I grew up on peanut butter. I used to eat the stuff almost every day in my school lunch! I never liked lunch meats or hard-boiled eggs, and my mom wanted me to have some type of protein in my lunch… so peanut butter it was!
My hubby loves it, too. Double trouble!
In the past five [...]
This can be a tricky time of year if you’re a health-seeking social butterfly!
Like no other time of the year, we tend to be inundated with opportunities to stray from our healthy habits. Parties, family get-togethers, holiday festivities… coupled with less daylight, colder temperatures and oftentimes less desire to get out and exercise. Oh, and [...]
Another little recently published article that I thought you might enjoy…
http://articlesmind.com/?id=66916
It’s not that I don’t believe that lunch, dinner and snacks are important… it’s just that we really seem to be blowing it with our breakfast habits! This might be a good starting point for making healthIER – not perfect – choices. If you can [...]
Here are some simple tips and strategies for successfully making the transition from toxic, sickness-promoting foods to healthier food choices and mindset.
No, it’s not about being perfect! HealthIER choices make a healthIER person!
(This article was written for a publication geared toward parenting… but you’ll quickly see that these principles apply for ALL of us!)
Click the [...]
Today is Pizza Day at the “school” our daughter attends.
(Yes, we home school, but one day each week she attends “school” with many other home schooling kids and takes some great classes in subjects that her charming, talented and brilliant mother would not have necessarily taught her at home!)
Anyhow, just like at “regular” school, it [...]
Here’s another recently published article that might offer you a little guidance in helping your family make healthier food choices.
Spoiler warning: this is VERY simple!! : )
Enjoy, and pass along to another health-seeker!
(Click this link)
http://articlesmind.com/?id=55188
Here’s a little article I recently wrote that outlines a more simple approach to nutrition for kids. Enjoy… and pass it along!
http://www.articlesengine.com/Article/Teaching-Kids-How-To-Make-Healthier-Food-Choices/432657/1
