I’ve encountered many parents that are hesitant to incorporate starches and grains into their family’s diet. This doesn’t surprise me, given the plethora of scary reels and blogs about the danger of eating carbs, gluten, wheat, etc. But are grains really bad for us? In its natural
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Check out our Special Edition Spring Newsletter featuring National Nutrition Month to read about our featured nutrition topics! We also want to thank you for being a part of our community! Click the link below to read our newsletter! https://conta.cc/3mRZAQh
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With so many gorgeous Chicago summer days, homemade macaroni and cheese is perfect for a quick, kid-friendly dinner. This recipe isn’t as easy as the one from the box, but it’s pretty close. And it tastes a whole lot better. HOMEMADE MACARONI AND CHEESE 1 package cooked
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March is National Nutrition Month–what better time to make a commitment to healthy living? Following are four tips for creating a healthier home that we think are attainable for any family. The idea is to adopt one tip per week, or adapt the ideas to what works
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Among children and adults alike, fiber is one of the most often macronutrients in the diet. When considering macronutrients, most people focus on carbohydrates, protein, and fat. Fiber, though, plays a vital role in gut health, stool patterns, weight management and satiety. What is fiber? “Dietary fiber
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Whether Sunday finds you as the football party type or the bake-with-your-kids-on-vacation type, this recipe is for you. The dough is easy to make in a food processor, and you can use your slave labor little people to make the stuffed balls of dough. You just might
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I grew up in the height of the “low-fat” craze, which was created in hopes of reducing coronary heart disease (CHD). Fat was targeted as the sole macronutrient that caused/contributed to heart disease. Fat was removed from everything possible. Non fat yogurt, Non fat ice cream, Non
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As parents, most of us have moved beyond Ramen and cereal days of college, regardless of how much we cook. Might we suggest, though, reverting back to college eats in one arena? The sandwich maker. At Target, right next to the husband pillows, futons and plastic dishes
Read more →When it comes to fiber, “The real problem is we don’t know we have a problem,” says Julie Miller Jones, Ph.D, LN, CNS, professor emeritus at St. Catherine University. I couldn’t agree more. On any given day, 30%-50% of my clients are constipated—which most often corresponds to
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Cinco de Mayo Fun Fact #1: According to the California Avocado Commission, up to 81 million avocados are eaten for the occasion, most of which are made into guacamole. Fun Fact #2: Mexican food is delicious Fun Fact #3: Mexican food is healthy Chicken Enchilada (Serves 4)
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