You may have heard of the term ‘superfoods’, but what are they? These are foods that are packed with nutrients including antioxidants, minerals and vitamins. Often, children are picky eaters and you may never expect them to eat a superfood. Not true! Here are some of my favorites that are good for you and your […]
Tag: Eating
Motherhood and food go hand-in-hand. Whether it’s prenatal nutrition, what to eat for fertility, what your baby should be eating and when, healthy eating for the entire family, advice on how to handle picky eaters, awesome recipes or restaurant recommendations from our bloggers around town – our experts provide a diverse array of knowledge and resources on what, where, when and how to eat.
Roasted Cauliflower Soup
Hello Mommybites Moms! Anyone as excited as I am about the impending snow? It’s about time, right? To me, the best part is being home-bound with my family, with nowhere to go and nothing to do – just complete relaxation and togetherness! And I love cooking up some good old comfort food. Hot chocolate for […]
How to Get Your Kids In The Kitchen
You’ve heard it before – get your kids in the kitchen. But it doesn’t always sound as appealing when you think about the extra time and mess that it may create for you. So, here are tips for how to actually include your little ones in the kitchen in a productive way that both you […]
Navigating the Gluten-Free Holidays. Cookies and Candies and Treats, Oh My! Teleclass Re-cap
The holidays are full of dietary pitfalls for even the most careful eater. But those goodies can spell trouble for anyone, especially kids, suffering from celiac disease or other gluten-related problems. We recently held a highly informative and helpful teleclass on this topic, generously sponsored by NYU Langone Medical Center and expertly presented by Ayelet Schieber, pediatric RD, […]
Sweet Alternatives
Hi Everyone! As you know from Heather’s announcement a few weeks ago, I have become a Certified Health Coach. I am looking forward to providing you with lots of useful tips on nutrition and managing mealtime and snacks on a busy schedule. I’m sure by now, you have all dug deep into your leftover Halloween […]
Homemade Food Makes a House a Home
As a writer on a parenting blog, I’m what you might call a sleeper candidate. My children like to joke that I’m a “slug mom” – as in, the opposite of the infamous “Tiger Mom” type. My laissez-faire parenting attitude springs from a cocktail that’s one part nostalgia for my casual Midwestern 1970’s childhood, one […]
Busy Parents Eating Healthfully
I don’t mean to embarrass anyone. Especially not my awesome business partner and partner-in-crime, Mommybites co-founder, Laura Deutsch. But what are friends for? It is my honor and pleasure to tell you that Laura has spent the last year taking classes at the Integrative Institute of Nutrition and is now a certified health coach! Through […]
Juicing Recipes That Kids Will Love
Any parent with young children two-years-old and up will agree how tough it is to ask their kids to eat fruits and veggies – particularly the later. One thing I’ve learned as a parent these past three years is that we have to be creative in terms of how we serve these. In our case, my son […]