Kids stuck on the same three dinners? Here are some easy ideas to help expand their palates. Whenever I get into a dinner rut (e.g. right now) I know it affects my kids more than me. My husband and I eat later than the kids due to work and evening schedules, so I end up whipping up something simple for them (grilled cheese, reheated soup, pasta) and then making something more unique for us later when I have more time to be creative. This is troublesome for a few reasons: The kids end up eatin...| Eating Made Easy
Healthy eating doesn’t have to cost a lot. Instead, adopt these five inexpensive healthy habits! It’s a new year, and many of us are trying to eat better than we did at the end of 2017. But with this newfound effort can come new high costs, making our healthy eating plan unsustainable for more than a month or two. With a little strategizing, healthy meal preparation can be downright cheap. Less expensive even than grabbing processed foods or unhealthy takeout. I’ve been following these ...| Eating Made Easy
Coming up with easy, healthy school lunches that kids will actually eat can feel like an impossible task. But with a little strategizing and idea-swapping, the job becomes a lot more doable. Here are some of the things I do to make lunch-packing easier on myself: Use a Planetbox. Yes, these are an investment, but they last forever and are set up in a way that facilitates packing a balanced lunch. The compartment sizes are great for kids and adults alike – you can easily adjust portions for ...| Eating Made Easy
Wondering whether Halo Top really deserves a halo? Find out here. Ice cream that’s so low cal you can eat the whole pint in one sitting? Sounds too good to be true! Because, like most things in life, it is. I know I am sometimes the bearer of unwanted news, and I really don’t want to be. But when products pop up that I don’t believe deserve all the buzz they’re getting, I feel compelled to share that with you. Since Halo Top has become so popular (Halo Top sales recently topped those ...| Eating Made Easy
Feeding kids doesn’t have to be stressful. Here are six strategies to make mealtime easier and more enjoyable. It’s easy to get overwhelmed by food, especially when you’re a parent trying to provide the best nourishment for your kids. Parents frequently reach out to me wondering whether their kids are eating enough, too much, sufficient vegetables, adequate protein, too many snacks, etc. What do I tell them? First, to take a deep breath. Then I share my own strategies for relaxing about...| Eating Made Easy
I come from an ice cream family. Loving ice cream is part of our routine, our culture, and our history. Though we are healthy eaters for the most part, we have always made room for ice cream. When I was with my great aunt on her 100th birthday (she lived until 108!) she ordered a big bowl of chocolate ice cream and proceeded to lick the bowl clean. When dairy-free ice cream started showing up in stores, I judged. Of course I was happy options existed for those who couldn’t eat dairy, but I ...| Eating Made Easy
Healthy travel snacks are a must when you have kids in tow. These 14 snack ideas will keep the whole family fueled and entertained. Traveling by plane is a true luxury, as it allows us to practically beam ourselves to far off places in only a matter of hours. But the food choices in airports (and on the road) can be pretty bad, especially when you’re traveling with kids who may not be as flexible with what they’re willing to eat. Whenever we travel I bring along two bags of healthy snacks...| Eating Made Easy
Six quick and easy ways to become a better cook in no time at all. Eating at home regularly is good for our health, budget and family relationships. But in order to eat at home, you have to know how to make a few things. And while this sounds easy, it’s intimidating for many of us who don’t feel confident in the kitchen. I often hear chefs tell non-chefs to “just start playing around in the kitchen” or to “stop thinking and just start cooking.” That advice seems pretty vague and n...| Eating Made Easy
The slow cooker isn’t just for fall and winter. Here are twelve ways to put it to good use during summertime! It’s finally warm outside. You don’t want to turn on the oven or spend time over a hot stove, but you want to eat well, have friends over, and put all that delicious summer produce to good use. Enter the slow cooker! Until recently I associated my slow cooker with winter meals: stew, chili, mashed potatoes, and the like. But when I found myself with an abundance of fresh corn ...| Eating Made Easy
This homemade version of the Unicorn Frappuccino is made from healthy real food ingredients and most importantly – it tastes delicious! As a nutritionist and food-loving parent who wants to raise healthy yet non-obsessive eaters, I frequently think about my approach to food at home. I like to offer healthy options, encourage my kids to try new foods, and provide an environment where the produce is plentiful and the treats, though present, are not a huge focus. Overall, I view my nutr...| Eating Made Easy