You know the value of finding nutritious recipes and taking advantage of healthy meal plans to keep your family on track, but it’s just as important for your family’s wellness to plan for takeout – from your own home, that is. It’s hard to beat a mason jar for taking beautiful, healthy meals on the go.
Ever wonder why you crave a certain food, or whether what you’re eating is beneficial or detrimental to your health? We know our health and well-being is directly related to our diet, but it’s easy to put those thoughts on ignore when we’re craving fries or Ben & Jerry’s.
Sometimes, kids get hungry even when mom and dad are too busy to make them a snack. If they are old enough, encouraging them to prepare their own healthy and nutritious snacks and sides can foster a love of cooking that will last a lifetime. We’ve compiled four simple kid-friendly and parent-approved recipes to get you started.
Healthy snacks are an important part of the big picture and an excellent way to get all the fruits, veggies, whole grains and other nutrient-rich foods into your daily diet. Like most things, healthy snacking habits start at home. Here are five essential tips and ideas to help your family kick the junk food one snack at a time.
1. Plan ahead.
Packing lunches is a great way of saving time and money, probably more money than you realize. When you take gas, time, and the cost of fast food into the consideration, eating lunches out can really add up.
From Mother Nature Network’s Jenni Grover:
When I wrote about healthier ways to shop for groceries, I suggested that readers learn how to decipher a food label. It’s a crucial skill that can help you make better choices for you and your family. It is not, however, a silver bullet to healthy eating.
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