Lemon Caper Tuna Salad
Lemon Caper Tuna Salad - This light, healthy tuna salad is bursting with bright flavor and rich in satisfying protein. Serve in lettuce cups for a light, crisp summer snack or meal. - tuna, capers, Italian parsley (chopped), cherry tomatoes (...
How to Make Fruit Leather
Did you know that we should eat fruit every day? Some kids have no trouble with this, some eat it all before you can buy more, some forget that it's there and it goes bad. Stocking up on one of kids' favorites--fruit leather--is a fun way to add variety and keep...
Licuado Anaranjado
With carrots newly in season as well as wonderful mango sales, I couldn't resist mixing up this satisfying smoothie! It's packed with beta-carotene, a precursor for vitamin A and also a phytochemical with powerful antioxidant properties. It's easy to keep it...
What to Know About Meal Timing
Often I am asked, “When are the best times to eat?” “Is it bad to eat at night?” “Am I supposed to eat several times a day?” And the truth is, there is not one way that is “right.” I will answer these questions and share what we do know about meal timing. Do you or...
How to Grill Safely
It’s grilling season! There’s nothing like a cookout—friends, family, fresh food—but could using your grill be increasing your cancer risk? I hate to rain on your barbecue but the answer is yes. Grilling foods, especially meats, results in the formation of...
New Pool Snack Ideas!
Are you feeling the heat yet this summer? We are, so we head to the neighborhood pool almost every day. As any parent knows, the combination of swimming and sun requires lots of fuel, so it’s our job to be armed with an arsenal of snacks that will...
Healthy Greek Salad 3 Ways
Have you heard of the Mediterranean Diet (or “Med Diet” if you’re hip to the new lingo)? This healthy meal pattern includes lots of fruits, vegetables, healthy fats, nuts, seeds, legumes, whole grains, some seafood and smaller amounts of dairy and lean protein. For a...
Healthy Greek Salad
Adapted from Allrecipes Healthy Greek Salad - This refreshing salad takes only ten minutes to prepare, great for a busy weeknight! Better yet, make it ahead and enjoy it throughout the week in a variety of simple, balanced dishes. Check...
A Day’s Worth of Veggies
Does your child eat enough veggies? We all know vegetables are an important part of a healthy, balanced diet, but the sad fact is that most people do not eat enough. Establishing this habit early on is our best bet as parents, and it’s never too late to start! The...
How to Get Your Kids to Eat More Vegetables—Part 2
Last week I shared five tips to encourage your kids to eat more veggies. While it’s most important to know what you can do in this regard, it is also important to be aware of some of the common pitfalls that can thwart your efforts. Believe me, I catch myself making a couple of these mistakes from time to time. But as parents, we’re learning too. The first step is to be aware of what to do and what NOT to do, then we practice, practice, practice! Here’s what you want to avoid
