If you need fresh ideas for making healthy school lunches, leftovers can save the day. For lunchtime fare for grown-up tastes beyond sandwiches, these ideas are for you. Admittedly,…
There’s just something comforting and kid-friendly about melted cheese. If the kids in question are vegan or lactose-intolerant, or, if you’re just trying to cut back on dairy based…
What happens when one parent is vegan and the other one isn’t? Will the children be raised vegan or not? If you are a vegan but your spouse or…
True or False: It’s really important to feed our kids nutritious foods. Of course every parent agrees on the importance of feeding our kids well—at least on an intellectual…
If you’re feeding teenagers, especially the male variety, you know that they go through mountains of food, and your grocery bill mounts alarmingly. Here are a handful of hearty,…
Many vegan families struggle with explaining to their children why they are vegan. When children inevitably begin to ask questions about their diet, the harder question to answer is…
Why make your own baby food? By making your own baby food you can have total control over what you feed your baby and you will know that what…
Here is a sampling of easy fruity treats for kids that are a bit more exciting than plain fruit on a plate. For another nifty idea for using fruit,…
Halloween used to scare me. My kids coming home with all that junk food sent shivers through my spine. But with a selection of healthy Halloween treats and snacks,…
Instead of loading up on store-bought snacks, which are high in sodium, sugar, and fat (nearly all supermarket snack foods contain unhealthy partially hydrogenated fats), try these simple home-made…
If you’re packing school lunch for an older child or teen who has chosen to go vegan, chances are they’re going to feel more adventurous and excited about what…
There are children who devour plates of crunchy salads and gobble up steamed broccoli, like it was candy, but what do you do if your kids refuse to eat…
Struggling with food fussbudgets? Here are a few ideas and strategies for helping children and other picky eaters transition to a healthier diet. Prepare your child. Talk with your…
What does “organic” mean? The organic label on foods tells you that the food was grown and produced in accordance with U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) organic standards. Except…
Sometimes, stealth is needed to dish out good nutrition. When kids go vegetarian or vegan, they don’t necessarily acquire an instant love for wholesome foods. Even longtime vegetarian and…
Did you know that baby’s first food does not have to be a commercial infant rice cereal? Here are several ways to make wholesome homemade baby cereal. If you like…
Knowing about the best foods for pregnancy and lactation is something expectant and new mothers want to be aware of. What you eat makes a big difference in how you…
Getting kids to eat well is always a challenge, and that concern is ramped up when it comes to vegetarian and vegan diets for children. A healthy diet right from…
