Just recently, I found out that some orange juices are made from oranges that are imported from Brazil. This seemed odd to me, because I always thought that orange juice came from Florida. Do you remember that commercial where the woman sticks her hand in the back of her grocers refrigerator and "picks" a container of fresh orange juice directly from a Florida grove? Well, THAT'S the image I have in my mind when it comes to orange juice: freshly ...
Food/Beverage
Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe Featuring Nakano Rice Vinegar!
My hubby and I, along with my cousin, decided to join a vegetable coop this season. We've been talking about it for two years, but we always seem to miss the deadline. This year we were proactive and made it! So, each week we have a box of fresh, organic veggies to base our meals on. We knew that this would help us change our diet and live healthier lives, especially after my pregnancy which made me have insane cravings of salt and fat. I managed ...
Yummy Frozen Breakfast Treats for Toddlers!
My toddler isn't much of a breakfast eater. I know the importance of breakfast, but after assessing the rest of her diet, I feel that she is getting enough nutrients throughout the day. Still, I worry. I notice that she can start lagging around lunch time and even gets extremely cranky if she doesn't have something in her belly for breakfast. I know many people won't agree with me on this- but I let her have ice pops for breakfast. No, not the ...
It’s Picnic Season! What’s in YOUR basket?
My toddler loves to pretend that our living room is a beach and we are having a picnic when it is time for dinner. It gets her to eat, and encourages her imagination, so we all play along. A few weeks ago I purchased a large picnic mat because I am planning many trips to Central Park for picnics this summer. Our first picnic is scheduled for the first week in July, and I am already wondering what types of foods I would bring along with us on a ...
Why is Vitamin C Important?
We've all heard that Vitamin C is good for us but do you know why? Many people take Vitamin C when they are battling a cold. Others take it to prevent a cold. When it comes to children, Vitamin C is very important in their development. Vitamin C is necessary for healthy skin, red blood cells, collagen, muscles, bones, and tissues. It is also necessary to aid the body in healing and preventing infection. While a baby is being breast fed or formula ...
Got a Picky Eater? Hide Fruits and Veggies in Toddler’s Meals!
I've been fortunate to have a semi-picky eater. While my toddler is picky about the way foods look and doesn't eat a wide variety of foods, she DOES choose healthy items. Just the other morning I asked her what she wanted for breakfast. Her response: broccoli. I can't complain when it comes to her choice of veggies over sugary cereals! When I was a teacher, I had A LOT of picky eaters. Since I taught cooking classes, I felt it was my job to ...
Cut Calories with Domino Light with Stevia! @DominoSugar
Swimsuit season is just around the corner and I am definitely NOT ready. Ok, sure, I JUST had a baby a month ago so I am cutting myself some slack. In truth I really would like to lead an overall healthier lifestyle because my hubby and I have gotten into a rut of eating foods that are not so good for us. I notice a difference in my energy levels and really need to make a change in the way we eat. My problem? I love fatty foods- hamburgers, ...
Healthy Snacking with Old London! + Win a Trip to Greece!
So, my new baby is here and that means it's time to get serious about shedding this weight! I'm still wearing my maternity pants because nothing else seems to fit yet. My hubby and I both agreed that a healthier lifestyle with more veggies would be great for both of us, but our snacking habits are just out of control- we both crave sweets and salty foods and tend to go overboard when that craving hits! We heard about Old London's ...