Author Archive: kimyoung
3 Awesome Tasting Healthy Breakfast Ideas to Replace Scrambled-Eggs
Scrambled eggs can make a quick and easy breakfast with plenty of nutrients, but for those with egg allergies, picky eaters, and those just burned out on scrambled eggs, it is great to have some other options that meet these same characteristics of being quick, easy, nutritious, and, of course, awesome tasting. Here are three […]
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Five Foods Kids (and Everyone Else!) with ADD/ADHD Should Avoid
What we eat affects so much more than whether we feel full or hungry. Our diets affect our energy levels, our overall health, and behavior. For these reasons, diet can play an especially important role for a child with ADD/ADHD. Not only is it important to have a healthy balanced diet, but there are certain […]
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Top 7 Tips for a More Organized Kitchen Today
At first glance a well organized kitchen may seem like it has little to do with healthy eating. But upon further examination, it is evident that having a well organized kitchen makes it both easier and more inviting for the whole family to prepare and enjoy meals in the kitchen. Use these helpful tips to […]
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7 Favorite Snacks for On-the-Go Eating
All too often it seems “convenience” equates to processed, packaged foods laden with sugar and chemicals. With a little creative thinking you can come up with some tasty snacks that are ready to grab and go anytime you are. Not only are these snacks easy and portable, they won’t rob you of your energy the […]
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Delicious Ways to Use Overly Ripe Bananas
It happens to the most meticulous of planners: those beautiful, firm yellow bananas turn to soft, spotted bananas seemingly the instant you get them home. Though biting into an overly ripe banana is unappealing, there are actually a few uses in which an overly ripe banana is the preferred option. As an added benefit, the […]
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3 Nut-Free “Peanut”Butter Alternatives for School Lunches
With ever growing awareness of the incidences and dangers of nut allergies, many schools are deciding to become nut-free zones. This means that whether or not your children suffer from nut allergies, you likely need some nut-free options to pack in school lunches. While the extra effort of skipping nut butters is well worth it […]
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Selecting and Cutting the Perfect Pineapple
One delicious bite of pineapple can instantly transport you to a summer state of mind. Pineapple satisfies a sweet tooth while offering a high dose of manganese and vitamin C, along with other vitamins and minerals. But tasty as they are, choosing and cutting a pineapple can be intimidating. Use this simple guide to make […]
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How to Grow Your Own Organic Herb Garden
It’s difficult to understate how much fresh herbs can add to almost any dish. They addition of fresh herbs is often what sets a recipe apart from so-so to WOW. As an added benefit to their flavors, adding fresh herbs is a simple way to add an extra bit of antioxidants to your dishes. Yet, […]
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Food Storage Wars: Plastic vs. Glass vs. Stainless Steel Containers
Leftover dinner. School lunches. Water to go to the gym. One question is common to all three of these things. What’s the best material for storing food and beverage? So many options can lead to confusion as to which is best. To help you decide what works for your family, take a look at our […]
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9 Tips to Help Break the Sugar Addiction
Ever wonder why one bite of ice cream leads you to wanting ten more? Sugar holds an addictive power over us, but by cutting out added sugars you can break the addiction. 1. Learn the terms & read labels . Sugar in our food and drinks masquerades under multiple different terms. In addition to […]
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