Real Mom Nutrition
A no-judgments zone about feeding a family.
Ever since my two week No Added Sugar Challenge, I’ve kept added sugars out of my breakfast completely. And I’ve been drinking a lot of Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothies. But my obsession has turned to a new morning drink: The Creamy Dreamy Banana Date Shake. It was created by Katie Morford at Mom’s Kitchen Handbook, a …
In my efforts to bring healthier snacks to the sidelines, I dubbed myself THAT Mom. But there’s one mom I can’t be. It’s the one who, while all the kids are diving in to the donuts and Capri Sun after a game, pulls her child away and says “You can’t have that”. I know some …
These easy 4 ingredient peanut butter oatmeal cookies are quick, hearty, and filling and made with simple pantry ingredients you probably have on hand — no flour, brown sugar, or baking soda needed! The best part about making cookies is, in my opinion, eating the dough. I know it’s not right. Or safe for that matter. …
I still remember the cupcakes my mother made for me on my 5th birthday. She arranged them on a tray and used frosting to write one letter on each cupcake, spelling out “HAPPY BIRTHDAY SALLY” ( if you look closely at the photo, you can see the little boy on the right has the “D”). …
What is with these parents? That’s what I keep coming back to, in my fight to bring healthier snacks to the sidelines of my community’s soccer and t-ball fields. Why are so many moms and dads not only disinterested in discussing a change in policy but also downright angry about it? Angry like I’m taking …
When Henry was two years old, we were out with another mom and her child when Henry pointed to a vending machine and squealed, “Pepsi!” I was horrified. I fell all over myself explaining that Henry had never tasted soda and we didn’t keep it in the house and he never saw commercials so I …
These healthy and hearty whole wheat waffles are perfect for a weeknight breakfast or for making ahead and freezing for busy weekday mornings. In my ongoing quest to limit screen time around here, I handed down a pretty harsh ruling this week: No more cartoons in the morning during the school week. I figured the first …
Not eating added sugar is not as hard as I thought it would be. Day one: Rough. Day two: One mammoth, splitting, day-long headache. The rest of the week: No problem. I even went out of town to a friend’s surprise birthday party, where I was faced with almond cake with buttercream frosting and molten-lava chocolate …
A mug of hot cocoa can help thaw frigid kids post-sledding and comfort chilly kids after a cold walk home from school. Fro scratch cocoa? Even better. And it’s simple to make. How to make homemade hot cocoa mix You only need a few simple ingredients: Dry milk powder Powdered sugar Cocoa Cornstarch Salt Whisk …
This satisfying red lentil soup uses just a few pantry ingredients, is vegan-friendly, and perfect for cold weather. This year, I resolved to cook more meatless meals. One of the biggest hurdles to this has been my lifelong aversion to beans and lentils. But as a recovering picky eater, I’m trying very hard to grow up …
Remember the Food Guide Pyramid? It’s, like, so last year. In its place, the government’s experts have given us MyPlate–which is basically what a lot of dietitians have been telling people for years: Fill half of your plate with fruit and vegetables and divide the other half between protein and grains. But of course it’s …
This week, a study from Ohio State about the “Freshman 15” got a lot of press. Namely because the researchers claim it doesn’t exist. The “Freshman 15”, those extra pounds college students pack on their first year away from home, is actually more like the “Freshman 2.5 to 3.5”, according to the study. “There are …
