Summer Time To Be Outdoors Fresh air and exercise are good for overall health. Hiking, camping, and even picnicking involve preparing and storing at least one meal. Especially in the heat, food needs to be handled correctly, or you could come home with food poisoning. Keep Foods Cold or Hot Food safety principles are the same whether you’re [...]
Farmers’ Markets Engage Picky Eaters Farmers’ markets are not only fun for the entire family, but they can be a wonderful source for multi-sensory learning. One of the most effective methods for developing healthy eating habits in your kids, especially picky eaters, is to involve them in the entire food process, beginning with your purchase of [...]
Tomato Cucumber Salad ¼ red onion thinly sliced 2 tomatoes cut into wedges 1 cucumber halved and sliced ¼ cup (about half of a 6 ounce can) pitted ripe olives drained 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons lemon juice (about the juice of one lemon) ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon dry mustard ¼ teaspoon garlic powder [...]
The number one cause of illness is poor nutrition, according to former Surgeon General Dr. C. Everett Koop. He said, “Diet-related diseases account for 68 percent of all deaths.” It’s well-established that how well you and your children feel depends on the food you eat. The good news is your body was created to heal [...]
This salad is enough for a crowd and it’s versatile. Last time I made Rainbow Salad, I didn’t have red cabbage and it was wonderful anyway. You can take it along on a picnic or to share at a family reunion. You’ll want to store it in a cooler to keep bacteria at bay and when [...]
Kid’s White Poofy Chef’s Hat Directions You’ll need: A band of white poster board 26 inches long and 3 inches high 3 sheets of white tissue paper Scotch tape clear packing tape Method: 1) Cut the tissue paper to three 10 inches by 26 inches pieces. 2) Pleat and tape one of the short sides [...]
Easy & Healthy Munching We often rely on processed snacks, just because they’re easy. A mom’s question exemplifies the problems parents face with finding snacks that are both easy AND healthy. She says, “I’m looking for some easy-to-grab healthy snack ideas. My kids are sick of me saying ‘have a piece of fruit or some [...]
Banana-Orange Yogies You’ll Need: 1¾ cup yogurt (If you don’t want a tangy flavor use whole milk) 2 peeled bananas (frozen bananas may be used) ¾ cup frozen orange concentrate ¼ cup honey (babies under 12 months should not eat honey, substitute agave nectar or other sweetener) Method: Combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend [...]
Soda Pop Part 2: Phosphoric Acid Picky eaters love soda pop! Don’t think toddlers and preschoolers drink much pop? Soft drinks provide more added sugar in a typical 2-year-old’s diet than cookies, candies, and ice cream combined. Yikes! More than 15 billion gallons of soda pop were sold in 2000. That’s least one 12-ounce can per day [...]
What danger do picnics, barbecues, camping, cool movie theaters, & swimming pool, birthday and beach parties have in common? Carbonated Soft Drinks Soda Pop Part 1: High Fructose Corn Syrup To beat the heat, we often reach for an ice-cold can of soda pop! Today, more than a quarter of ALL drinks consumed in the U.S. are [...]
