You probably know that blueberries and yams are super foods, but did you hear that coffee is, too? If you're looking to boost your nutrition, read on for eight of our favorite super foods--plus how to easily incorporate them into your daily routine. 1. Leafy greens Why they're super: You'll probably find dark, leafy greens on anyone's list of the world's healthiest foods, and for good
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Sip Your Way to a Springtime Glow with Green Smoothies
Today it's 70 degrees here on the East Coast! The spring green onions are starting to peek out of the grass. My grandson and I took a long walk and we were delighted to find lots of little purple crocuses, one of my favorite spring flowers. It’s only March, but spring is coming, and you can feel it in the air. The strength of the sun has increased and the songbirds are more exuberant. They too
Kids Eating Greens and the Soldiers of Spring
I love seeing the fresh green asparagus this time of year sprouting out of the ground. To me, the spears look like little soldiers popping up to fight off winter, as if to say, “Come enjoy, spring is finally here!” Especially after this winter on the east coast! I can eat asparagus every day this time of year. Asparagus is Kid Friendly! My favorite way to get kids to eat vegetables is to
Driving Yourself NUTS Over Vegetables
My last blog post was about the importance of fruit in children’s diets. Many parents worry when their kids won’t eat vegetables, and it may come as a relief to remember the variety of other super healthful plant foods that many children will love. Fruits are one good example, and today I am here to shine the spotlight on another one—nuts! So next time your kid refuses to taste his broccoli at
Don’t Forget About Watercress!
By Suzanne ("Nana") Here in the Northeast, the mild winter has flowed right into an early spring! While discussing with my husband how we might want to celebrate Saint Patrick’s day, we wondered if there was a connection between the green theme of St. Patrick’s day and the coming of spring. As the Druids would say…DUH! In Search of Watercress A friend recently alerted us to a remote but
Kale Chips: Greens for Picky Kids!
By Suzanne ("Nana") Convincing my grandson Felix to eat green vegetables can be tricky, although my other grandson, Theo, eats just about anything we offer him. A few months back I blogged about the importance of greens and posted a recipe for a yummy kale salad. Obviously, Felix wanted no part of the salad when Maia made it, so I was challenged to find a way to get kale into him. I
Kale with Chocolate Sauce (Slash Kale Salad)
-By Suzanne ("Nana") Happy 2012, everyone! I have always had an interest in health, nutrition, and healing, and enjoy sharing this knowledge with my friends and family (and learning from them as well!). The kitchen has always been my medicine cabinet. Not only do I prepare food for health but I have also been known to use cabbage leaves for cuts, baked onions for earache relief, and tofu