Real Mom Nutrition
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Are your kids always hungry before dinner is ready? Here’s a strategy for snacks before dinner that won’t wreck their appetites. There’s nothing more maddening at mealtime than sitting down to a dinner you’ve spent 45 minutes preparing only to have your kids push aside their plates because they’re already full. On pretzels. Navigating the …
They’re touted as the end-all-be-all of healthy eating. Here’s what to do if your kid won’t touch them. When I ask parents for their biggest frustrations around feeding their kids, I often hear this: “They won’t eat any vegetables!” I get it. Vegetables are treated like the holy grail of healthy eating. So if your …
Really wish your kids ate salad? Here are some doable strategies (and recipes) that worked for us and might work for you too! When I first started dating my husband, he didn’t eat anything green, except Granny Smith apples. (When he reads this, he will indignantly declare, “Also parsley!” but the rest of us know …
This Easy Crispy Broccoli bakes in just 10 minutes and is kid-tested and approved! Makes a quick, vitamin-packed side dish. In our house, this roasted broccoli is officially known as “The good kind, with the lemon and cheese”. Granted, I like broccoli any which way, but this broccoli recipe is the current kid-favorite around here. …
Here’s a fun and tasty way for kids to get their leafy greens. Bake up a batch of these Crispy Nacho Kale Chips and watch them disappear! Kale may still be a trendy veggie–but it’s not necessarily kid-friendly. Don’t get me wrong: I like kale–raw, cooked, curly, dinosaur, baby, all of it. But kale can …
These Broccoli & Cauliflower Bites are kid-friendly and simple to make with just a few ingredients. Perfect for snack time and lunch boxes! If your kids are still learning to like veggies like broccoli and cauliflower, these little nuggets can help. They’re just the right size for snacks and lunch boxes and can be eaten …
Dear Joel, You are a really good sport. You endure embarrassing anecdotes on my Facebook page and ribbing on my blog and even humored me by writing a couple of What We Ate Wednesday posts. In fact, you’re such a good sport that I’m not even vetting this post with you before I hit “publish”. …
If your produce goes bad too quickly, find out how to store fruits and vegetables the right way with this free printable you can post on your fridge! Every buy a bundle of asparagus or pint of berries with the best intentions–only to find them in the depths of the fridge a week later, mushy, limp, …
If you’ve got a crowd that’s so-so on vegetables, try these four fun recipes for kid friendly veggies that just might change their minds! I haven’t met a parent yet who says, “My kids eat plenty of veggies, no problem there!” Most I know are always on the lookout for new recipes and strategies. So in honor …
If you’re looking for a healthy Valentine’s Day class party idea, have a “Red Tasting Party” and let kids sample all kinds of red fruits and veggies. If you’re looking for a healthy Valentine’s Day class party idea, here’s one that’s especially fun for preschool or young grade school children: Have a “Red Tasting Party” with …
Wondering whether it’s necessary to buy organic fruits and vegetables for your family? Here how to feel good about your choices. Sometimes emails and messages from my readers break my heart. Like when I hear from distraught moms who either don’t have access to organic fruits and vegetables or can’t afford them–and say they’re afraid …
Veggie trays aren’t just for parties. Here’s how making one every week can help your whole family eat healthier! Do you love holiday buffets? I do. I love the fudge and the cookies and the soft cheeses you spread on fancy party crackers with those tiny knives. But I also gravitate to the veggie trays. When …
