Kale Just Got More Exciting
Do you like kale? You shouldn’t be surprised if you don’t because when it comes to bitter flavors, your genes can play a major role. For some individuals, their genetics...
Blog
How Can I Encourage My Child to Eat Healthy Vegetables?
Vegetables. When you read the word, did you cringe? Did you smile? Naturally, most children might squirm a bit when they hear the word “veggies.” But these important foods are...
Are Vegan Cookies Healthier Than Regular Cookies?
It can be tricky to find ways to keep your child’s diet healthy without cutting out all the foods they actually want to eat. While finding a healthy, non-vegan cookie...
Can You Switch From an Apple Day to a Cookie a Day to “Keep the Doctor Away?”
You’ve probably heard the aphorism, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Undoubtedly, most of us heard this phrase at least once or twice growing up, but did you...
Can Bananas Help Children During Nap Time?
Naptime: one word most children don’t like to hear. When we were kids, we all knew naptime took away from recess, but what we didn’t know was how important naptime...
Make Your Life Sweeter and Healthier, One Bite at a Time
Potatoes sure make our world go round. We use them in a wide variety of foods including baked potatoes, mashed potatoes, fries, chips, and even tacos. They even come in...
Tasty & Healthy: How to Encourage Your Child to Eat More Fruit
While recent studies indicate kids are eating more whole fruit compared to previous years — a meaningful increase of 67% from a decade ago — the numbers are still low...
5 Nutritious Foods to Keep You Warm During A Winter Storm
Texas was recently hit with an unprecedented winter storm that left millions without power to endure freezing temperatures and flooded, iced-over homes. For some, the power was out for hours,...
Kids Carb Smart: A Guide to Understanding Complex Carbohydrates
The goal of any parent is to offer their children the tools needed to succeed in life. Guiding your child toward smart choices is a great way to help them...
Great 2021 Health Resolutions to Make
As we go into 2021, it’s only natural for us to think about setting personal goals. As parents, the beginning of the year is the perfect time to not only...
So You’re Considering Organic, But is It Worth the Price?
Ask any parent, and you’ll likely hear that parenthood can be broken down into one simple idea: choices. From the moment you bring your little one home, it seems as...
‘Tis the Season for Healthy Holiday Snacks
Think of the holiday season, and you’re likely to conjure up images of Santa Claus, Christmas décor, and all the things that represent the cheer and goodwill of the season....