If you are giving 100% juice to your little lovies, you won’t want to miss my post over at North Phoenix Moms Blog. Considering a juice cleanse? This is for you too! On a related note, there are some really wonderful contributors I’m blessed to write alongside over at North Phoenix Moms … Read more
In my work as a nutrition coach, I often come across kids who don’t like meat. If this is your kid, I can help! And even if they do, don’t stop here. I promise you’ll want to read on. There are lots of great, no-meat ways to get protein into kids. Whether … Read more
Whether your kids are out of school or merely counting down the days, summertime is upon us. Sure, NOW we’re excited about those homework free weeknights but by mid- July, the combination of long, lazy days and high fructose corn syrup laden treats are enough to drive you straight back into the … Read more
I love bananas. Not only do they come with a nifty carrying case, they are great for providing quick, lasting energy on-the-go. It’s the ultimate packaged food 😉 But the one complaint I hear from many clients on bananas is that they have trouble keeping them from going bad too quickly. Because … Read more
I was sure my son was going to starve to death. Just after my youngest turned 18 months old, I made the “radical” decision to ditch our family’s omni eating habits in favor of a mostly plant-based diet. My son’s health was…fine, I guess…but I was motivated to find dietary ways of … Read more
When it comes to packing lunch, think of sides as a way to get in a few extra servings of fruits, veggies, and/or whole grains. If you’ve put some effort into packing one of our suggested entrees and included one of our recommended snack options, you should have your protein and fat … Read more
See the bottom of this post for a chance to win a free mini spiralizer! Ever see a recipe and think, “Oh, I’d so love to make that!” only to suddenly realize there’s no way your family will ever eat it? Then this feature is for you- welcome to “Nosh and … Read more
So what if your New Year’s resolution ended up in a pile of Valentine candy wrappers on the floor. There’s nothing like store shelves full of marshmallow bunnies to signal the beginning of the end of the holiday candy season (which we started back in October, remember?). But now what? This is … Read more
A couple of months ago, I felt that my weekly trips to the grocery store were becoming more of a drag than usual. Not only is the traffic increasing in Austin, Texas but I always seem to be busier and busier. I wondered if there was a way I could cut down … Read more
I’m generally not a fan of fruit juices, especially not for kids (sorry Jack LaLanne fans). While there are some nutritional benefits associated with cold-pressed juicing, fruity beverages in general are one of the easiest ways to take in too many unfulfilling calories, even if they seem to be the healthiest kind. … Read more