As a Mom, I find it very difficult to find simple, healthy, and easy to make meals that will appeal to my kids. Any mom can relate, I am sure. We have to look out for harmful chemicals, too much sugar, artificial colors--not to mention are they getting enough veggies?! We also know the struggle of getting our children to actually eat the healthy meals we set before them! Oh, and in case you are a green mom: even the packaging is BHA free and green!! :) I am also very impressed by the convenience of KidFresh's frozen meals. As a homeschool work at home Mom of two, life gets busy. The very idea of not having to over think what to give my kids for lunch makes me giddy with glee! I am sure you know it takes more than MOM liking a product...our kids need to be on board as well. My kids were impressed as soon as they saw the box. They fell in love with the cute little boy character on the front of the package. I soon discovered it was appealing to my picky eaters--and the love affair … [Read more...]
Cooking For the Troops
It is appalling how many children in the United States are battling obesity and health issues due to poor nutrition. Nutrition is a huge concern for most moms. Many of us work full time and cooking a well balanced meal can be a challenge. However, the benefits of a nutritious meal far outweigh any inconvenience caused by cooking. With a little preparation we can provide our children with healthy meals throughout the week. Prepare a weekly menu - Create a chart with the days of the week and look for healthy recipes to fill each day with. Get your children’s input and honor their requests as long as their nutritious. Build your grocery list around your menu. Choose simple recipes that don’t require hours of preparation. Invest in a slow cooker - Slow cookers are a mom’s dream come true. While you’re toiling away at work the slow cooker does the cooking for you! Prepare your ingredients the night before, place them in the slow cooker and turn it on low before you leave for the day. When … [Read more...]
5 Tips to Keep the Flab at Bay During The Holidays
It's easy to overindulge during the holiday season, but you can control your weight and still enjoy the foods you love most during this time. The key is to plan and think ahead. Follow these 5 tips during the holidays to avoid overindulging and putting on the unwanted pounds. 1. Water is essential in controlling your weight. No longer are you to drink eight 8 ounces of water per day, but cut your current weight in half and drink that many in ounces per day. It can be difficult if you're not a water drinker, but always keep a bottle of water with you wherever you go. Opt for a bigger refillable bottle like a 32 ounce. It just makes it easier to see how much water you're drinking and plus you don't have to keep refilling a smaller bottle. Adding some lemon or lime to your water also helps the non-water drinkers. Stick to your regular bottled or tap water. 2. Eat your breakfast as it has been said many times before it kick starts your metabolism and it controls...more like … [Read more...]
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