What is truly frightening about Halloween
As a parent, at this time of year, I am concerned – and as a holistic nutritionist I am horrified. With Halloween creeping up on us, as parents we all know the drill, especially as our kids get older! They…
7 brainy tips for back-to-school success
Back-to-school time is often a mixture of sadness and relief for parents. Sad because your child is one year older, possibly starting a new phase (like kindergarten or middle school), and happy because your kids are now off to school…
School Lunch Ideas
(With our kids heading back to school next week, I thought I would repost these suggestions for the lunchbox that first appeared in my blog last September. Please let me know if your child likes any of these recipes! -…
Berry Breakfast Crisp
I call this a breakfast crisp because it really is healthy enough to have for breakfast (with some protein of course)! But it is equally delicious as a light dessert, or an afterschool snack. It is really quick to make…
Delicious Pumpkin Muffins
Ingredients: 2 cups unbleached flour 1/4 cup ground flaxseed 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup cooked Quinoa 1 cup of canned pumpkin 1/3 cup maple syrup ½ cup milk ¼ cup coconut oil, melted…
Stove-Top Chocolate Pudding
For an after-school snack, or when you are craving something chocolaty (without much sweetener), here is a simple, protein rich, yummy treat that is sure to satisfy the taste buds of any age. Ingredients: 2 cups milk 3 Tbsp. maple…
Fall Meal Planning
Now that the gardens are ripe for harvest, it is time to start your fall meal planning and create healthy lunches and dinners for yourself and your kids. Set a goal to feed your kids real food for two weeks and see…