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Food of the Week: Eggs
Eggs are a rich source of protein, folate, vitamin B12, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, eggs also provides a good source of lutein, a type of antioxidants that can be prepared in many ways: Scrambled, hard-boiled, or poached are just … Continue reading
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Baked Zucchini Fries
This healthy dish is not only for your children but you will enjoy it as well! For an extra kick trying dipping it salsa! Ingredients: 1. 2 zucchinis 2. 1/4 cup whole wheat bread crumbs or toast your own whole … Continue reading
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Reading Food Labels!
There is a lot of information on a food label, which can make it confusing to understand. When thinking about packaged snacks for your toddler, a good source of information can be found on packages themselves. These include the Nutrition … Continue reading
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Spaghetti Squash Pasta
Prepare spaghetti squash with your family’s favorite pasta sauce for a fun and healthy twist. Enjoy some hot healthy whole grain bread with it as well. Instructions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cut the spaghetti squash into halves and scrape … Continue reading
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Mashed Cauliflower!
You can encourage your toddler to enjoy their vegetables by making fun dishes that resemble foods they already love. Such as cauliflower to resemble “mashed potatoes.” 1 head of cauliflower divided into bite size florets 2 cloves of crushed garlic … Continue reading
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Banana Snowmen
Ingredients: skewer sticks bananas, sliced (1 inch thick) bite-sized pretzel sticks raisins or cranberries grapes half an apple or pear, skin on and cut into wedges and then halved Instructions: 1)Three banana slices from the side per skewer, stack on … Continue reading
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Holiday Treats for Toddlers!
It is difficult this time of year to resist all the treats. Why not make some fun shaped cookies with whole wheat flour! Ingredients: 1. 2 1/2 cups of nutri-blend flour 2. 1/2 tsp. baking powder 3. 1/2 tsp. baking … Continue reading
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Do you have a Picky Eater?
You can always gear the feeding experience towards toddlers so that trying new foods is not a constant battle. 1) Keeping meal time in the kitchen or dining room in order to reduce distractions such as loud sounds, television and/ … Continue reading
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Holiday Gifts!
Do not forget to buy some unique gifts for your friends that are new parents! Check out Good Food Baby or Good Food Toddler
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Another Unique Gift Idea!
Do you need to buy a gift for parents that have toddlers? Good Food Toddler Book features healthy recipes, great ideas for menu planning, snacks and dining out options. It also offers tips on many common situations, such as dealing … Continue reading
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