Confessions of a Former Food Snob: I Owe Some Apologies
My closest friends and family will tell you I’m a horrible sympathizer; I can’t put myself in someone’s place unless I’ve been there myself. For instance, I couldn’t gently smile at parents of unruly toddlers until I HAD ONE. I had trouble understanding why anyone would willingly be a stay-at-home parent until I ENDED UP THERE. And I didn’t comprehend what life is like for a family living on a less-than-average* income until we WERE LIVING IT. So much of what I’ve written on this blog (or said out loud to people) revolved around food choices,...
Read MoreHealthful Mama’s Pinteresting Boards
Hey There, Pinner! If you’ve found this page, it is because someone pinned my pin-board cover. I wanted a useful cover image to illustrate a few of my boards, so I created specific graphics for them. If you’re interested in all of my natural health, whole-food recipe, and green living boards, check out my Pinterest profile HERE. Or, why not subscribe to my newsletter? I promise I won’t spam you, and you’ll get all my posts, recipes, ideas, tips, special deals, and giveaway info right to your inbox! If you’re interested in a specific theme, see some of my...
Read MorePicky Eaters: Doing Battle with Dinner (and Breakfast, and Lunch)
Our baby’s first food was sweet potato that he grabbed from my plate at 5 months old. A few months after, he began a wholesome diet of grains, vegetables, and fruits. Once the kiddo was eating solid foods full-time, he loved anything we put in front of him: curries, sandwiches, gourmet pizzas, Mexican food, pâté (okay, not really). But when I heard people talk about how their children were such picky eaters, I laughed that inner, haughty, naïve laugh of a first-time parent and thought, ‘”Psht. These people must not be introducing their children to diverse foods. They must...
Read MoreGet Your Kids to Eat Their Vegetables (It’s Simple.)
Okay, anything involving children is rarely simple, but I happened upon this little tactic that worked for us to get our suddenly-picky eater to imbibe some vegetables. It was simple for us. Maybe it will work for you. Step One: Talk about making an Awesome Crocodile Smoothie It doesn’t have to be a crocodile. Whatever your kid is into might work well (some people call green smoothies “Monster Smoothies”). My kid just happens to like crocodiles, dinosaurs, and frogs, so it worked out well that all of those things are green. You’ll see what I mean in a second. So,...
Read MoreDAMY Method Programs: Real Food Meal Plans & Fitness Routines–Done!
While scrolling through my Facebook feed one evening, I came across a photo of a marvelously decadent-looking dessert. Following the link, I was taken to the DAMY Health website, chock-full of delicious recipes for sweets, treats, and meals, too! I was intrigued, so I read on. I realized that the DAMY Health Program was right up my alley! Amy Layne, the creator, prescribes to the same ideas of weight-loss that I do: eat well & exercise. I don’t speak much about weight-loss on this blog because I don’t think “thinner” is necessarily a goal one should set out to...
Read MoreBest Meal Planning Websites & Services
This post has been updated as of April 2013! Meal planning is one of the essential keys to eating healthfully. (I talked about meal planning in my Steps to Healthier Eating.) It ensures that you’ll have the ingredients on-hand to make what you want and takes the stress out of dinner time. Not to mention, it generally saves you money! I’ve put together a list of my favorite meal-planning services that focus on real ingredients and quick meals that are family-friendly. Never wander the grocery store again! A little about meal planning sites… Generally, these services help...
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