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Sneaky Mama’s Top 9 Tips for Picky Eaters

A few weeks ago, I promised to share some of my secrets to get a picky eater eating more than 2 foods. This is what came of that: The Sneaky Mama’s Guide. I welcome questions on your picky eating problems and I will share a one or two recipes each week until I run out of all my picky eating ideas! I hope it is helpful. I cannot pretend to have all the answers for getting your picky eater to eat. I do hope however, that over the course of several weeks you find at least one tidbit in this … Continue reading →

Autumn Recipes: B is for Butternut Squash

It’s not fall around here until butternut squash makes its way into a few dishes. The hearty bottle-shaped fruit (yes, fruit) is a seasonal favorite that can be used in everything from pies to rolls, soups to casseroles. (My daughter adores Butternut Squash Fries.) It’s not exactly a joy to peel, but the flavor it imparts makes prep time worth it. If you have never cooked with butternut squash before consider trying these simple recipes to start. They are fall favorites in my home and combine a few other autumnal flavors as well. BUTTERNUT SQUASH CASSEROLE Ingredients: 3 cups mashed, … Continue reading →

Eight Superfoods

Are you filling your grocery cart (and your stomach) with healthy, disease-fighting superfoods? Here are eight you should add to your list. Fruits and veggies: Black beans — packed with protein, fiber, and antioxidants! Black beans can help protect your memory, encourage muscle growth, and protect your heart. Also try: other legumes like pinto beans and lentils for the same health benefits. Blueberries — have you heard enough about blueberries yet? Chock full of antioxidants that help boost immunity, protect your heart, reduce your cancer risk, and stimulate your memory. In addition to antioxidants, you’ll also find healthy fiber, vitamin … Continue reading →

Salad Bars in Elementary School

If elementary schools really want to fight the war against childhood obesity they should offer a salad bar. That’s the findings from a new study conducted by UCLA. The study noted that by offering a salad bar the frequency of fruit and vegetable consumption among low-income students increased. Also the students’ daily intake of cholesterol, saturated fat and total fat decreased. Lead author, Dr. Wendy Slusser, noted that one of the major reasons kids are overweight in the US today is that they do not eat the recommended daily servings of fruits and vegetables. “Increasing the availability and accessibility to … Continue reading →