Based on conversations I've been having with other moms, preparing healthy school lunches seems to have a lot in common with New Year's resolutions; making them is the easy part. Being consistent about packing lunches day in and day out is not.
That said, how have you been doing? Still packing healthy lunches? Just packing them once or twice a week? Running out of recipe ideas?
Many people ask me what I have in my pantry, since I always say that stocking a healthy one is the key to preparing quick, nutritious meals.
To answer that question, I decided to make a list of everything I have on hand and, in doing so, realized this would make a great shopping list for my readers!
Where does the time go? I always say that, then look at my calendar and know the answer. During the past four weeks, I've been to Pennsylvania and Maine, Massachusetts and New York, Florida, Georgia and Alabama. It's really no wonder I don't have time to post!
But traveling is grist for the mill, so to speak, and I'm glad to be back at the keyboard.
Weaning is an exciting milestone for parents, but so many things in an infant's new world can trigger a reaction. Unfortunately, worried moms and dads instantly label outbreaks as "allergic" reactions, and the problem is not correctly diagnosed.While there's no doubt children can be allergic to certain foods, the incidence is only about 8%, according to a new report commissioned by the federal government, led by Dr.
Many of my friends are new moms and have babies between four and six months of age, so they're beginning to feed them solids. The question I'm always asked is, "How do I know when he's had enough?"
Recent research shows that infants are born with an instinct, referred to as their appestat, which sends a "stop eating" signal to the part of the brain that controls appetite. Trusting this inborn sense about how much food will satisfy his appetite lays the foundation for good eating habits for the rest of his life.
I love to eat on the beach. Whether it's a simple picnic at high noon or cocktails and finger foods watching the sunset, dining al fresco is restorative for me.
In Italian, al fresco means "in the fresh." Translated into English, it means "outdoors," and preparing a picnic lunch to enjoy outside doesn't have to involve lots of work. With some thought and planning, it can be easy and fun.
While all sorts of nutrition fads come and go, one thing will never change: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Children who eat breakfast perform and behave better in school (because they're not hungry and cranky), consume more calcium, fiber and vitamins than those who skip breakfast, and tend to eat less fat and cholesterol than their friends who miss this valuable meal. Breakfast eaters tend to have healthier body weights, and this is true for adult men, women and children in all age groups.
