When it’s cold outside you’ll want to have a handful of hot lunch ideas to keep your kids cozy at school. Here you will find a week’s worth of ideas, and they’re not all soup! Of course, the easiest thing to do is just pack those dinner leftovers. But if you want to...
Packing kids’ lunches is a big job! If you’re really on it, you’re thinking ahead to what you will pack, considering what is nutritious, satisfying and enjoyable for your kids. Then you’ll do the shopping, preparation and packing. It’s an exhausting task and it’s easy...
It’s the middle of summer and nobody wants to cook. Even the thought of contributing to the heat by turning on an oven or stove is unbearable. But we need to eat, right? No-cook recipes to the rescue! Here you’ll find ideas from chefs and dietitians for meals, snacks...
Are you feeling the heat yet this summer? We are, so we head to the neighborhood pool almost every day. As any parent knows, the combination of swimming and sun requires lots of fuel, so it’s our job to be armed with an arsenal of snacks that will replenish and...
Have you heard of the Mediterranean Diet (or “Med Diet” if you’re hip to the new lingo)? This healthy meal pattern includes lots of fruits, vegetables, healthy fats, nuts, seeds, legumes, whole grains, some seafood and smaller amounts of dairy and lean protein. For a...
So often I am asked, “Are eggs good for me?” And my answer is always, “Eggs are wonderful!” As you know, I’ve got a flock of backyard chickens who produce gorgeous fresh eggs for my family, so needless to say I’m a fan. But aside from my affinity for domestic poultry,...
Hi! I’m Laura, dietitian and mom to two sweet, rowdy kids. I love food and nutrition! My passion is helping families celebrate balance, health and happiness in the kitchen, at the table and in life.
