Most Saturday mornings, you can find us at one of the many farmer’s markets around town. Our 2 year old has been going since he was 6 weeks old, and is quite at home there. (In fact, anytime I ask him what he wants to do today, he says, “Go to Farmer’s Market!”) Lately he … Continue reading Kid-Friendly Chili Recipe
There really should be no such thing as “kid food.” After a brief period in baby and toddler hood when food should be tailored to brand new digestive systems, children should be eating healthful, nourishing, whole food.
It’s time to ring in the new! From a health counselor perspective, I love this time of year because so many people are eager to make good health a priority in their lives. This comes in many forms- from exercising more, to losing weight, to eating at restaurants less therefore cooking more homemade meals. Speaking … Continue reading Happy New Year!
The question that has been on my mind lately is how on earth I am going to shape my child’s eating habits into healthy ones. I know the obvious answer- feed him real, nourishing food, skip the kid food, avoid sugary processed junk, let him see me eating healthy foods and making good choices and … Continue reading How Do I Create a Broccoli Monster For Life?
I can carefully pick and choose my child’s diet for his first 2 years of life, but what will ultimately influence him the most is what he sees me eating and the choices he sees me make.