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Ideas for Adding More Spinach into Our Kiddos’ Diets

Maybe it’s not too surprising that often the hardest things to feed our kids are the things that are the very best for them.  But if we find ways to incorporate them (hide them?) into recipes, over time their taste buds will catch on! One thing I try to include in my kiddos’ diet is spinach.  I think spinach is one of the easier leafy greens to work into…

Why We Should Consider (Usually) Ditching the Kids’ Menu

If someone asked you to guess what choices are on a kids’ menu, at any given restaurant, chances are you’d score better than most tests you took in high school.  Almost invariably on offer are pasta, pizza, chicken tenders, mac and cheese, burgers, and quesadillas.  Sound about right?  Of course there is the occasional, more health-conscious restaurant that may offer an almond butter and banana…