As a mom I do everything possible to protect my kids health, especially when they are in the womb.  While they’re hatching, my body transforms into a super-healthier version of myself.  Kinda like a mommy foodie superhero.  With each pregnancy, I feel obligated to give up coffee and most caffeine sources.  Many of you know that I recently gave birth to twins and although I’m breast feeding, I decided to drink a watered-down 1/2 cup...

When my family and I re-committed our self to eating healthy again, I was slightly overwhelmed with task of doing a healthy kitchen makeover. Although I didn’t have a stash of cookies in each drawer (not that there is anything wrong with cookies occasionally), my old kitchen really needed healthy facelift. But, unlike a traditional facelift, where you focus on removing excess, I took a less invasive approach and added things to our kitchen! Here’s...

Take an extra hour to fully engage your kids in their food choices by planning their snacks or meals on a full stomach BEFORE you visit the grocery store.  Remember to turn off the television and limit distractions.  This creates a better learning environment and helps kids understand and remember their healthy decisions and food planning.  It’s important to remember, that just as we adults fall into impulse buying, so do our children.  If you’re...