Last week on our Facebook page, I asked everyone what their tips & tricks were for getting more fiber into their family's diet.
It can be tricky when eating gluten free to ensure you're getting enough. Especially with kids -- Veggies aren't exactly the first thing they reach for in the fridge for a snack.
I'm thankful my Little Miss does a good job eating her vegetables, but that doesn't mean I don't still worry about getting her a good balance of insoluble & soluble fibers (beside the other nutritional values).
I love making baked goods packed with Fiber and Omegas! Like these Zucchini Oat & Flax Seed Chocolate Chip Cookies. They're Gluten Free & Top 8 Allergen Free. Little Miss said they were the "best cookies you've ever made"! Seriously.
Finding new and creative ways to sneak vegetables into our diet is a fun challenge!
We love baking breads, muffins, and even desserts with hidden veggies. I say "hidden" but since my Little Sous Chef is always helping me, she knows they're in there!
When dealing with different food allergies or intolerances in a family, meal time can be challenging. That's why I love my Weelicious One Family. One Meal. Cookbook. I have it downloaded onto my Kindle.
One of the recipes I had been hankering to make was the Homemade Veggie Nugget recipe. I made some slight changes/ adaptions to fit our family's likes & dietary restrictions (gluten, dairy, & nut free - GFCF). An instant dinner time and lunch box hit!
I was honored to be asked again to participate in the Crunch A Color™ Healthy Lunch Challenge!
Little Miss really enjoyed it the last time around, after we put ourselves to the challenge for a weeks worth of school lunches.
Our Chicken Salad Stuffed Brussels Sprouts earned us one of the winning spots and a feature in the Huffington Post and on Jaime Oliver's Food Revolution website! How cool is that!?
I always reiterate the importance of packing healthy lunches for Mom & Dad, not just the kids. So this week, I decided to get involved in the challenge right along with Little Miss. Packing a weeks worth of school and work lunches, trying to follow the Crunch A Color formula: At least 3 Colors, Healthy Grain, and Protein.
Just because you're trying to keep up with food allergies or avoiding gluten, doesn't mean you can't still pack fresh & healthy school lunches!
My football lovin' family was fortunate to be given the opportunity to review Fresh Kits by Pure Flavor... and just in time for the BIG GAME this Sunday!
