Modern life has put an almost unmanageable amount of demands on the family unit. In a world full of chaos it is more important than ever to prioritize coming together and enjoying a family meal. Family dinners have been proven by research to have a protective effect on the family. Providing families who participate with…
Providing kids with healthy lunch options can be a real challenge. During the school year, lunches must be able to last for hours in a lunch box and be eaten without heating. When kids are home, lunches need to be appealing enough to make them pause mid-day play for a meal. It’s often tempting to…
Feeding an entire family can be daunting at best. Busy schedules, picky eaters, and the demand of screen time can leave a family feeling distant and overwhelmed. The value of eating together as a family can get lost in the chaos. Many times, the workload of a routine family dinner may not seem worth it….
Breakfast of little champions. If you’re reading this, you likely grew up on colorful cereals, processed pastries, and syrupy pancakes. As an adult, you’ve realized that these foods aren’t the healthiest, and you’ve decided to find better breakfast options for your kids. However, like most parents, you’ve probably discovered that kids can be picky eaters….
Let’s be honest, finding the appropriate caloric need for your body can be a bit challenging. Finding the right balance of calories can feel like a frustrating game of cat and mouse. You might increase your calories, only to end up gaining unwanted weight. Then, you cut back on calories, leaving you feeling miserable, hungry,…
Breakfast is one of the most controversial meals of the day. Everyone has a different opinion about the first meal of the day. Is breakfast truly the most important meal? In examining the topic of breakfast, we unearthed some very interesting claims. Common Breakfast “Facts” This is only a short list of “facts” promoted by…
