One of the most important places that we can make an impact in child nutrition is the school lunch. Have you seen what is on school menus these days? Chicken nuggets, pizzas, burgers, mac and cheese, sugar laden drinks, and french fries are what is passing for veggies these days. It is truly sad that often times it is cheaper for parents to let their kids eat at school rather than to pack a lunch. This may be why @DrPraegers had designated each Wednesday as Healthy Lunchbox Day and parents are … [Read more...]
Shopping At Farmer’s Markets with Food Stamps
An article on the NY Daily News caught my eye today about young adults without kids using their food stamps at local farmer's markets to buy farm fresh veggies, local honey, baked goods, and wild caught rabbit meat and salmon. Surprisingly the article did not insinuate that somehow accepting food stamps makes you only deserving of Twinkies and Ramen noodles like I thought it would... of course the comments are a different story. I liked this article because I think allowing people to use … [Read more...]
A Great Holiday Staycation
I have been enjoying our holiday staycation immensly. It ends when my hubby goes back to work tomorrow and I am sad to see it end. For Thanksgiving we went to enjoy two days with family who live a short car drive away. We had our Thanksgiving meal there. I found it easy to stay vegetarian and 50% raw just with typical Thanksgiving foods. I filled my plate and the kids plates with mashed potatoes, veggie casserole, sweet potatoes, whole wheat dinner rolls, and lots of raw veggies. No need for … [Read more...]
Organic Baby Food Giveaway
The wonderful company Earth's Best has been gracious enough to offer one of my readers a great giveaway gift pack. I remember when my two youngest were babies and I made their own baby food pretty much but I always had some of those little jars on hand just in case and they were always Earth's Best. They were great for a trip to grandma's house. Organic food at this stage is hugely important for those vulnerable little bodies so I love what Earth's Best stands for. They also have a special … [Read more...]
Green Thanksgiving – Eco Friendly Tuesday Tip
Thanksgiving is really the perfect time to "green" things up a bit. You might have a lot of your family all under one roof and it is a great time to show them how you are dedicated to the planet and your health. For the family members that are unable to make it to the celebration, you can send them Thanksgiving eCards to let them know you are thinking of them. Whole Foods is the BEST place to order a Thanksgiving feast that is healthy and planet friendly. You can get a meal for up to 12 … [Read more...]
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