Recipes and Posts Tagged cooking with kids
Five Grilling Tips for Healthy Barbecues
Fire up the grill – it’s barbecue season! By Jodie Shield, RDN Hey, moms! How would you like to take a vacation from cooking? Now that I’ve got your undivided attention, let me share a little secret with you. After 27 years of marriage, there’s one thing I know for ... more
Read moreTop 10 Cookie Baking Tips
How To Bake Perfect Cookies By: Jodie Shield, RD The holidays are all about making memories with your family. How about starting an edible tradition? Grab your rolling pin and kids, along with my sugar cookie recipe, and celebrate Bake Cookies Day. It’s officially suppose to take place on December ... more
Read more5 Tips For Getting Kids to Eat Veggies at Lunch
October 14-18 is National School Lunch Week. By Jodie Shield, RD Last year was the roll out of the new and improved school lunch. Thanks to the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act, all lunches sold as part of The National School Lunch program, are now required to mirror the healthy standards ... more
Read moreTop 5 Beat-the-Clock Breakfast Tips
Rise and Shine It’s Breakfast Time! By: Jodie Shield, RD Did you know that on any given day 20 to 30 percent of kids skip breakfast? This is unfortunate given that breakfast really is for champions in and out of the classroom. Kids who eat breakfast have so many ... more
Read moreAre You Ready for Valentine’s Day?
Tips For Cooking With Chocolate By: Jodie Shield, RD My family’s favorite chocolate candy is Fannie Mae Pixies a.k.a. chocolate covered turtles. Well, I just got back from the candy store. Did you know a one pound box of Pixies costs $25.00! So this Valentine’s Day, rather than buy them each a box, ... more
Read moreHealthy Take-Along Meal and Snack Tips
By: Jodie Shield, RD Summer vacation is here! But that doesn’t mean your kids should take a break from healthy eating. No matter where your family goes this summer, there are sure to be the usual dietary temptations: hot dogs, French fries, potato chips, and soda pop. Not only ... more
Read moreHealthy Birthday Cakes
By: Jodie Shield, RD A birthday party just wouldn’t be the same without a cake. A cake signals that it’s time to sing “Happy Birthday,” make a wish, blow out the candles, and open the presents. But while most birthday cakes are laden with sugar and fat, they don’t ... more
Read moreHealthy Families Eat Beans
By: Jodie Shield, RD While beans may not be magical enough to grow a fairy-tale beanstalk, they do work their own kind of magic on our health. Several studies suggest that eating beans may prevent heart disease, reduce one’s risk of developing colon cancer, and help to control diabetes. Although ... more
Read moreHealthy Children are a Family Affair
Parents are children’s biggest influences when it comes to healthy behaviors, so provide your kids with opportunities for family fun. You can help your children learn to make healthier food choices and engage in regular physical activity by being a good role model. Plan regular family activities together. Encourage ... more
Read moreHow To Eat Healthy During the Holidays
Time to Eat Healthy app announcing the launch of new easy and tasty holiday recipes! By: Jodie Shield, RDN ‘Tis the season for . . . family, friends, fun, and of course, food. If you want to enjoy your holidays more and worry less about what food you will ... more
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