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Forbidden Rice – Healthier Twist on Brooke Burke’s Fried Rice Recipe
You all probably know my Fried Rice recipe by now. Well, here's a yummy twist that your kids will love! I use Forbidden Rice - also known as black rice. My kids loved the story of how this nutritious rice got its name. Only the Emperors of China were allowed to eat this grain because…
Taking a Family Approach to Health and Weight Loss
As a Mom if you put an emphasis on health it will motivate your children to eat better and be more active. Your involvement is crucial, and even better, get the entire family on board, engaged and focused on health. It changes the focus from losing weight to choosing the right foods and being active…
10 Things I Want My Daughter To Know
The other day one of my teenage daughters told me she was going to delete her Facebook page. She said she kept noticing that her mood and the way she felt about herself changed whenever she was logged on. She felt pressured about her looks and her social life; basically, she was not feeling good about herself whenever she was using Facebook.
Dreidel Game for Kids
Perhaps the best-known Jewish toy, the dreidel–a spinning top traditionally made of wood–has a place in the homes of Jewish children around the world. Most often played for chocolate coins called “gelt,” or M&Ms for those whose sweet tooth overrules concern for historical accuracy, the dreidel reminds Jews of the Hanukkah story’s miracle of the oil.
Brooke’s School Lunch List
One thing I like to do is include sweet notes in my little one’s lunch box. You can download our free printable lunchbox notes (shown on the right) – they’re super cute and so much fun!) Here’s my healthy school lunch list: Fruit Bananas Tangerines Grapes Strawberries Sliced mangos Sliced apples with peanut butter Snacks