How your kids are eating (or not eating) can be a huge cause of stress for parents, especially during the toddler years. Thrown food, dumped plates and the old “gag n’ puke” from an unfamiliar vegetable are not uncommon occurrences during most meals. Though it can bring a lot of added anxiety to the dinner […]
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.
Hershey’s Camp Bondfire: Evening of S’mores
This summer I participated in HERSHEY’S CAMP BONDFIRE. I was asked by Hershey’s if I like making memories with my family. And do I like chocolate. (I prefer the latter more, actually, but luckily, no one asked!) I will be very honest here. I had to replace my S’mores supplies twice. Someone (definitely NOT my […]
Are herbal teas safe during pregnancy?
There is a bit of a debate about herbal teas, as some are perfectly safe, and some come with caution. Though touted as “all natural”, many herbs are used for medicinal purposes, and are contradicted during pregnancy and are best to steer away from while expecting.
Growing Up in the Garden
As we’ve moved from an agrarian society to an urban, industrial/post-industrial one, we have lost contact with nature. And with that we have lost our understanding of where our food comes from, how plants and animals live and grow, our role in nature, and how our actions impact the natural world.
Back-To-School Groove 4 Tips & 4 Recipes for Healthy Living
Feeding the children in a healthful way takes time and intention, which I know can seem scarce in the throws of busy child rearing years.
Green Parenting: The Case Against Food Dyes
Each year, food manufacturers create 15 million pounds of artificially-dyed food into U.S. according to the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI). Just what are foods dyes (aka food coloring)?
Homemade Chicken Soup: For Food Intolerances?
In addition to the immune boosting benefits of having chicken soup when you have a cold or the flu, western research has also shown that homemade bone broths are helpful for the following conditions: food allergies, dairy intolerances, colic, bean intolerances, meat intolerances, grain intolerances, hypochlorhydria, hyperacidity, gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), gastritis, ulcer, hiatal hernia, inflammatory bowel disease (both Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), leaky gut syndrome, malnutrition, weight loss, muscle wasting, cancer, osteoporosis, calcium deficiency and anemia
Green Parenting: Justifying a Green Lifestyle
I am away this summer visiting my family in the Deep South. I have found myself in a situation where it is next to impossible to find organic foods or farmer’s markets, there is NO recycling and I’m hard pressed to find a like-minded family member who understands my sustainable/green lifestyle choices.