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3 Easy, Healthy Mother’s Day Meals That Even the Kids Can Make
Last year, Mother’s Day was a bit of a fiasco—an adorable effort by my loving kids, but a debacle none-the-less. Let’s face it, as moms we never seem to get a moment to ourselves or a break from taking care of everything for everyone else (I’m not complaining, just sayin’ ;)…). So Mother’s Day is…
“Make Ahead” Meals for Busy Moms
The following is a guest post fromLaura Cipullo, RD, CDE and Mom,www.MomDishesItOut.com The Modern Mom – is there anything she can’t do? From shopping for healthy groceries to shuttling the kids to soccer practice, sometimes, it can be hard to imagine maintaining a career while also putting a wholesome, home-cooked meal on the table (at least three times a week at that!); and yet many of us do.
How to Lose Weight With Six Small Meals
In the quest to slim down, many women skip meals, resulting in insatiable hunger and the resulting discomfort and struggle. Although it may logically seem that cutting way down on your eating is the best way to lose weight, many find that simply modifying the way in which they eat is more effective. Some argue that, instead of skipping meals, dieters should actually increase the frequency of their eating. By upping their meal regularity, these diners can avoid hunger pains and keep their body working and burning fat throughout the day.
How to Plan Healthy Meals on a Budget
Eating healthy is increasingly important for families, as they combat diseases such as childhood obesity, Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Paired with proper exercise and sufficient sleep, eating healthy meals can keep families energized and out of the doctor’s office. By eliminating junk food such as sugary sodas, chips and cookies, families can begin to adopt healthy eating habits. Planning healthy meals doesn’t have to break a family’s bank; in fact, with planning and preparation, families can plan healthy meals on a budget.
How to Get a Toddler to Eat Meals at the Table
Toddlers are little bundles of non-stop energy. Sitting down is not one of their strong suits. Parents can encourage their energetic tots to enjoy some quiet family time at the table for meals. Make the table a comfortable place for the toddler and the whole family. Minimize trouble zones for the toddler by removing glass centerpieces or salt and pepper shakers, which can invite curious toddlers to play and make a mess rather than eat their meal. Tuck the ends of a tablecloth so they are out of reach to minimize the toddler’s temptation to tug on it. In the beginning, realize that toddlers will get up from the table frequently, but if you stick with the idea that food is eaten at the table, they will eventually sit until they are done with their meal.