Let’s prepare a healthy salad together and look at the children’s picture book, “1 Big Salad.” I talk about how to make a salad healthy as we explore different vegetables. I also talk about ways to encourage children to try new veggies and fruits.
Nutrition
The Plate Method
The plate method is a tool we can use to plan balanced meals. Let’s take a close look at the plate method and how to use it. I also show you examples of what balanced meals look like.
Are Eggs Healthy for You?
If you are health conscious and like to eat eggs you may be wondering if chicken eggs are healthy for you. In this post I discuss this common question and also talk about whether eggs raise blood cholesterol or not. Lastly, I provide ideas on how to incorporate eggs into your diet in a healthy way.
Our Trip to St Louis + Tips on Eating Healthy While Traveling
Traveling can bring about some unique challenges to eating healthy. In this post I provide tips on eating healthy while traveling, and I share bits of our trip to St. Louis Missouri!
Foods That are in Season During Summer
When you think of foods that are in season during the summer what comes to mind? Since I live in Illinois, I explore some of the foods that are in season by me in this post. Below I also outline how to look up which foods are in season by you.
5 Tips for Reading Nutrition Facts Labels
We can use nutrition facts labels in a way that supports our healthy eating goals. I go over 5 tips for reading nutrition facts labels.