Confused by the cereal aisle? Use these rules for reading labels to find a healthy cereal for your family. Cereal is something I get asked ...
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Is Salt Bad For You?
Is salt bad for you--or good for you? Get past the hype and find out what YOU should do about salt to keep your family healthy. When someone ...
Chocolate Beet Cupcakes
Introduce your child to this super-nutritious veggie with these chocolate beet cupcakes, from the new book Adventures in Veggieland. My boys are ...
Creamy Shallot Vinaigrette Dressing
Give your greens a flavor boost with this Creamy Shallot Vinaigrette that's made with just a handful of simple ingredients and mixes up quickly in the ...
The Best Podcasts for Kids
Podcasts are a great way for kids to learn and be entertained--without screens! Here's a roundup of some of the best podcasts for kids. Podcasts ...
How to Compost At Home
Want to repurpose your food scraps and create a no-cost, environmentally-friendly fertilizer? Here's how to compost at home. When I was growing ...
Homemade Instant Pancake Mix
Skip the boxed kind and make up your own batch of homemade pancake mix, made with just five ingredients including whole grain flour. I like to make ...
This Twist on Freezer Meals Can Change Your Life
If assembling meals for the freezer seems daunting, try this twist on freezer meals. It streamlines dinner prep and saves your sanity! Hi there -- ...
Long Live The Snack Dinner! (It’s a Thing.)
When you just don't feel like cooking, the Snack Dinner comes to rescue with a healthy meal that's easy to pull together and fun for everyone to ...
How Students Can Help Fight Hunger: The Feed A Friend Program
Here's how one school is helping to feed families in their community--and teaching students about compassion and service to others. This might work in ...