Oatmeal Season is Here When my son asked me how to make oatmeal last week, I was a little surprised. Surprised, and super happy to tell him my recipe. OK, measure out the oats, add the water, and add a big handful of frozen blueberries. Then, mix it up and microwave for 5-1/2 minutes at half power. Done. He added a spoonful of brown sugar to sweeten up my recipe, but I was OK with that. The blueberries – which we grow ourselves and freeze during July – were the good nutrition magnet for him. For you, it might be the banana, the cut-up apples, the raisins, or the pumpkin seeds You get it. We … [Read more...] about Oatmeal Season!
A Nutritious Grocery Cart Fill-Up!
A Nutritious Grocery Cart Some careful thought before, during, and after your grocery trip is a must. Think about it -- what goes into your cart also goes into you. Right? So planning ahead, writing a list, slowing down as you walk the store, and reviewing your cart are essentials. Or, perhaps you'll just have to wait a few years for a supermarket of the future kind of experience. Filling Your Cart Aisle-by-Aisle Doing a big shopping trip is different than a milk & bread only trip. The big trip hits your wallet harder and it can ease your stress at dinnertime. So, take your time … [Read more...] about A Nutritious Grocery Cart Fill-Up!
Meal Planning with a Paper Plate
Step 1: Learn the skills of meal planning A super important set of meal planning skills that I teach to all my clients helps them become more organized and less stressed in their kitchens. And, believe it or not, my lesson to them relies on a practical, simple model - the paper plate! Not only is a paper plate easy to find and cheap, but it makes meal planning like doing a puzzle instead of doing confusing homework. Step 2: Pick out a food, like chicken, to anchor your meal plan I would have to say that chicken is probably the #1 favorite anchor to everyone's meal plan. Take a look … [Read more...] about Meal Planning with a Paper Plate
Grocery Cart Tips for Good Nutrition
Grocery Cart Tips for Good Nutrition Grocery shopping day is fun for some people and a total drag for others. It can pep you up or wipe you out. I'm here to offer tiny tips for putting you in the success column on grocery shopping day, today and forever! First things first, though. Please don't go to the store hungry. And, learn tips for sticking to your food budget. How Your Grocery Cart Helps You Out A grocery cart is your rolling pantry/fridge/freezer, while at the store. Really, think of it this way and you'll keep the bigger picture in view. Break it out like this and … [Read more...] about Grocery Cart Tips for Good Nutrition
5 Tips for Healthy Back-to-School Lunch!
School Success is Linked to Nutrition Success Parents and kids are getting fired-up for a new school year. There is so much to learn for everyone and, for parents, how to pack up a tasty and kid-pleasing lunch is one top priority. Check out my earlier blog about school success and nutrition success going hand-in-hand. And, here are 5 tips to get parents going in the right direction from planning to grocery store to school cafeteria for your kids. Tip #1: Make a weekly plan - before Monday morning. Set aside time to plan what you'll need for 5 days of tasty, nutritious lunches for your … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for Healthy Back-to-School Lunch!
Airline Food the Healthy Way!
Bring Healthy Snacks or Lunch to the Airport There's really no way around it these days - if you want to feel better, spend less, and enjoy traveling by air, then good nutrition belongs in your carry-on. Take a look at your flight times and pack up a simple breakfast/lunch/dinner or a few flexible snacks. I put a big emphasis on 'simple' because chances are a simple food bag will be a healthier food bag. 5 Tips for Carry-On Snacks or Lunch Bring a nut butter sandwich to eat on a shorter plane ride Bring a cheese sandwich for a short or longer plane ride Bring some baby carrots or … [Read more...] about Airline Food the Healthy Way!