Meals are alright, but snacks are what I live for. When I was a kid, my mom would always add a snack or two to my lunch. Sometimes they were veggies, other times they were fruit roll ups. Either way,…
When I was in elementary school, I lived for pizza pockets. Besides being delicious encased little pizzas, they were the perfect no-fuss, easy-to-pack lunch food. Not that I would ever say no to pizza now, but pizza pockets just aren’t…
Let’s talk about DHA, a long chain omega-3 fatty acid that is responsible for helping brain and eye development. And, while there is a lot to know about omega-3 and 6, DHA’s role in brain development is one of the…
Gut health has been put at the forefront of health concerns thanks to emerging studies showing the importance of cultivating your microbiome. The microbiome is the hub inside your body that contains all the organisms living in your gut. Your…
Yogurt is one of the popular sources of probiotics, which is helpful in keeping your gut health. Because yogurt can easily be turned into desserts, it is also a terrific way of cultivating healthy gut flora in your kids. Just…
What is teriyaki pulled jackfruit? Let's start with what IS Jackfruit? Jackfruit is actually from the same species as the fig family and is the largest tree borne fruit growing sometimes as large as 80 pounds in weight. It is…
For some, the pizzadilla is a cheesy, greasy treat-yo-self-type meal. But what if you could make it a part of your kid’s healthy lunch? Back to school season is when kids get excited about new school supplies and parents start…
When we think of Italian cuisine, most of us automatically think of pasta and pizza--and I don’t blame you. But there might be one particular food that you are forgetting: polenta. Not only is polenta part of the Italian cuisine,…
Give your kid healthy food, they’ll be healthy for a day. Teach ‘em how to make healthy food, and they’ll make healthy choices for a lifetime. Getting your children involved in meal prep is pivotal to help them understand what’s…
Butter is low in carbs but high in fat. That's not necessarily a bad thing. Keep reading... If you feel like you're seeing the word "macros" pop up more often, you're not imagining it. The macro diet is one of…