Creating a New Food Experience for Picky Eaters

Parents of picky eaters know introducing new foods is usually a difficult process for both themselves and their children when there are aversions and tearful objections occurring in the process. Parents may find themselves avoiding any changes or additions to their children’s diet and feeding routines to avoid these unpleasant situations. Creating a full-spectrum sensory experience is a beneficial technique for picky eaters to ease their way into regular consumption of new and healthy foods. Developing a routine through strategies for targeting expansion of a child’s palate as soon as possible assists in developing healthier eating habits into adulthood.

Healthy Eating, NutritionGuest AuthorMarch 29, 2022healthy eating, lifestyle

Getting into the Habit of Meal Prepping

Meal prepping is the technique of preparing multiple meals at a time for later consumption throughout the week. This includes pre-planning your breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snacks, or all of the above! By having these meals premade and pre-portioned for you, there is less temptation to opt for drive-thru or restaurant alternatives. Although this method takes slightly more planning, it allows families or individuals to relax and feel organized throughout the week with one less daily responsibility.

Healthy Eating, NutritionGuest AuthorMarch 14, 2022healthy eating, lifestyle, recipe

Road Tripping: Our Visit to Meet Doctor Yum!

We had a wonderful opportunity recently to meet someone who’s making a huge difference when it comes to families’ health and nutrition: Nimali Fernando, MD, also known as “Doctor Yum!”

Healthy EatingJennifer ReitmeyerFebruary 7, 2020health, healthy eating, recommendations

A Recipe to Warm Up Those Winter Weekend Mornings

There’s a lot to love about winter…but chilly mornings aren’t on that list! Fortunately, we’ve got a hearty and healthy breakfast recipe that will start your Saturday (or Sunday) morning with a smile!

Healthy EatingJennifer ReitmeyerJanuary 14, 2020recipe, healthy eating

Don't Toss That Turkey! Try this Thanksgiving Transformation Instead!

For many of us, Thanksgiving leftovers leave us feeling bored before the holiday weekend is even over. If the thought of more gravy and stuffing holds no more appeal, fear not: our friend Anna Pittinger of Apropos Catering has a delectable turkey do-over you won’t want to miss!

Healthy EatingJennifer ReitmeyerNovember 22, 2019recipe, healthy eating

Need Help Getting Your Kids to Eat Healthy Foods? Try These Simple Suggestions

Nutrition, Healthy EatingGuest AuthorOctober 23, 2019nutrition, healthy eating

All About Whole Grains...and Why You Should Be Eating Them!

NutritionElizabeth A. Parker, MDAugust 5, 2019nutrition, healthy eating, whole grains

Eating the Rainbow for Optimal Health

From the Doctor, Healthy Eating, NutritionElizabeth A. Parker, MDJune 20, 2019nutrition, healthy eating

What Does Healthy Eating Look Like?

If you Google “healthy eating” you get a huge number of “authorities” giving you advice, from magazine editors to professional organizations to our own federal government. Sifting through all of this information can be confusing and it may leave you asking yourself, “Who’s right?” or “So what am I supposed to follow?” or “What is the healthiest way to feed myself and my family?”

Nutrition, Healthy Eating, From the DoctorElizabeth A. Parker, MDJanuary 18, 2019healthy eating, nutrition, recipe