Healthy Meals for Kids

In the past, fat was considered the villain of a healthy diet. However, we now know that certain types of fat are actually very healthy! Some types of fat – like mono and polyunsaturated fats – are healthy for many parts of the body, including the heart and brain.

Spring is well on its way, but that doesn’t mean you kids (and you) aren’t going a little stir crazy. If you live in an area where winter weather hits hard, you know the struggle of being stuck inside with kids. Finding activities to help your little ones burn off steam is a must, for both your sanity and for their health.

It seems like sugar is everywhere. It’s packed in all of your kids’ favorite foods and hides in foods that don’t even taste sweet. It’s loaded in all your family’s favorite condiments and dressings. Health experts are always encouraging us to limit sugar intake, especially for our kids. That recommendation seems much easier said than done.

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Getting children to eat their vegetables is notoriously difficult. The reality is that french fries and garlic knots are always going to win over cauliflower and broccoli. Another famous challenge is convincing children to eat breakfast. It’s hard enough to get them up, dressed, and to school on time, which leaves little opportunity to win the breakfast battle.

Parents of picky eaters know the struggle of protein so well. Thanks to its unique texture, meat is a common issue for kids, especially toddlers who are still pretty new to this eating thing. If you’ve tried everything from dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets to every sauce under the sun in order to coax your little one to eat meat, you may be starting to wonder if they’re getting enough protein.

It’s good to let your little one play and practice with utensils after they’ve been successfully eating finger foods for a while. That experience – even if it’s only play – will help your child feel comfortable holding a toddler spoon and fork later on. Most toddlers begin self-feeding with utensils when they are 12 to 18 months old.

Kids go through so many phases, and almost every parent will say that at some point their child was a “picky eater.” So, we’ve put together ten ways to help you survive this stage, no matter how long it is, so that you can stay sane and also help your child develop healthy eating habits.

There are many reasons why a family or family member may follow a vegetarian diet. Sometimes, it’s for environmental reasons; other times for health; in some cases, it may just be a personal preference.

One of our refrigerator staples is hummus. I make it at least once a week because everyone in our house loves it and it’s such a healthy, nutrient dense snack for anytime of day. I send it to school with veggies for a snack for the kids, I always put it out on the weekends with veggies and healthy chips for the kids to snack on when they’re hungry in between meals, and I put a scoop on my salad when I need a little extra boost.

If your baby is loving baby food and seems ready to join in on family meals, you might have some questions about how to get started. It’s tricky to know exactly when babies can eat regular food, and the transition can be a little overwhelming...

Family taco night is a fan favorite for many households. Homemade tacos are quick and easy for busy parents, and fun for kids to make. Plus, it’s easy to make homemade tacos for a crowd without spending an arm and a leg...

These bars are a lightened-up (and delicious!) take on traditional pumpkin pie. The crust is made from almond flour and ground flaxseed, providing more fiber and healthy fat than a traditional pie crust. Have fun making these with your little ones all season long!

Most parents worry about a lot of things during the early stages of their child’s life. One of those worries, which has grown increasingly over the years, is food allergies.

Eating a balanced and nutritious diet is essential for your child’s growth and development. Healthy eating comes with many benefits for kids, such as a reduced risk for heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. However, with so much junk food available, it might seem like the cards are stacked against you when it comes to how to get kids to eat healthy foods.

If your family has a busy schedule, a meal delivery service might be just what you need to keep healthy meals on the table without a lot of stress. These companies give you everything you need to put together a quick and healthy family dinner, lunch, and breakfast while sparing you the time it takes to plan and prepare ingredients. Here are our picks for the best meal delivery service for families.

While your kids are preparing for the fun of summer camp, you are probably preparing more practical things like what they will wear and what they will eat. Camp days are packed with activity, so your summer camp lunch ideas need to be healthy foods that your kid will eat!

Your kids are home for the summer, which means you need plenty of healthy meals and snacks on deck for busy summer days. Here are 11 healthy summer meals for kids to help you bulk up your weekly menu rotation for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.