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Why kids belong in the kitchen

Ask any adult if a kid should be in the kitchen and you will probably get a bewildered look as if they were trying to say “why would I poke my eye out with a wooden spoon?” Many people think the kitchen is a dangerous place, and they have every right to believe so. What they don’t know is that the kitchen is probably one of the only rooms in the house that can teach as many lessons as a first-grade classroom.

Soft drinks and health

Recent research has indicated the problems of soft drinks. In fact, there are many reasons why they are bad for our health.

Yummy fruit

Young children often find fruit complicated because it should be washed peeled, even bananas, and chopped. All this puts them off.

Eating for energy

The body uses different nutrients to provide lasting energy at each stage of activity.

Getting your kids to eat healthy foods

Getting kids to eat healthy is similar to trying to herd cats. There are so many reasons that kids can give as to why they don't want to, should not and quite possibly will kill over if they even take a single bite of this food.

Growing your own food

Many people shutter at the thought of planting their own gardens, but more people are realizing the health benefits of it go well beyond avoiding the processed steps most of the store bought food today goes through.

Tried and tested pantry staples

Even the best moms will have to make a meal or two on the fly every now and then. If you have to put a meal together keeping healthy food in your pantry can keep you focused on eating well. Here are some staples to have on hand.

Snacking savvy for the busy mother

Snacks can be salty or sweet or both but we are drawn to them and that includes moms. When you are on the run or working on your computer, reach for a healthy snack every time and enjoy it.