Nutrtion category
It’s not enough to teach about food, food literacy goes beyond knowledge to the end that adults and kids “do” what they are taught. Food literacy is about taking action. Food Literacy is exciting and should be a priority in every household.
Continue reading “Food Literacy – What kids need to know about food”
I am often approached by many parents who are asking “What do I do? I have a picky eater?” It is an honor to be asked questions like this because I have studied this subject and gained experience about picky eaters by working with tens of thousands of kids since 2009.
Continue reading “Picky Eater in your Family”
After working with thousands of families, one of the big questions I am asked is about juice. Fresh or processed? How does processed juice stack up to fresh?
The basic chef’s take on juices are that if they tastes good then use them. Continue reading “Juice: Fresh versus Processed? There is lots of science in juice manufacturing.”
Chef Scott suggests that most of the daily food intake be fresh. The 2nd best suggestion would be to use frozen fruits and vegetables.
Another suggestion would be to have a 90% fresh to 10% processed food ratio for daily food intake for health. It is a real shame that most Americans reverse these numbers then wonder why they are not healthy. Continue reading “Processed Foods”
All vegetarians eat fruits, vegetables, grains, dried beans and peas, nuts, and seeds. What distinguishes the types of vegetarians is the absence of certain animal products.
Below is a list of what each type “will” or “may” eat.
Lacto-ovo-vegetarian: This is the best choice for teens/tweens. Dairy and egg products
Lacto-vegetarian: dairy products, but not eggs Continue reading “Types of Vegetarians”
Supporting your child’s decision to become a vegetarian may be hard for parents. Try not to make your child feel like they are bad or strange. Here are some tips to help you support their decision:
Continue reading “Supporting a child’s decision to become Vegetarian”
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