When you are a busy family, it’s hard to find the time to pack your kid’s lunches and then your lunch. Here is a great lunch if you are on the go and you can make it the night before. Fill up a mason jar with all of your favorites like: veggies, cheese, turkey, marinated chicken, celery, carrots, red onion, romaine hearts, spring mix,…
As you may already know, my son has severe food allergies. One of my goals as a mom is to be his number one advocate when it comes to his allergies, and to help develop his own self-advocacy skills, however, as a child in a world filled with adults (who seem to know best) that is not an easy task. In fact, the task can be insurmountable…
Don’t sideline the sides, make them a meal priority. One of my family favorites is roasted Brussel Sprouts. EVERYONE in the family eats them!!! The oven has to be on high at 425 degrees. I have tried to buy fresh brussel sprouts (even organic) and wash, clean, and cut these, but I have not had great success with the quality I find locally, and the washing and pre-boiling…
I think we can learn a good deal from the Mediterranean lifestyle. According to the American Heart Association there is no conclusive evidence that the Mediterranean Diet is the best way to eat because there are so many other variables to consider. There are many countries that border the Mediterranean sea and diets can vary slightly from country to country and regions within countries. However,…