Monday, January 30, 2012
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
51 positive things to do instead of eating!
51 positive things you can do instead of eating...
Love,
Always Healthy Mom
- Take a walk
- Ride your bike
- Read
- Read to you kids
- Rake
- Swim
- Garden
- Meditate
- Decorate
- Volunteer
- Study
- Crossword
- Sew
- Knit
- Yoga
- Jog
- zumba
- Play with your kids
- Blog
- Write
- Shop
- Mani
- Pedi
- Treadmill
- Draw
- Wii
- Call a friend
- Sweep
- Dust
- Clean
- Pluck eye brows
- Shave your legs
- Organize your closet
- Weed
- Mow the lawn
- Get the mail
- Take pictures
- Get your hair done
- Get a message
- Listen to music
- Dance
- Jump rope
- Laugh
- Lift weights
- Journal
- Shower
- Scrapbook
- Watch a movie
- Tai chi
- Do laundry
- LIVE!
Love,
Always Healthy Mom
Saturday, January 21, 2012
My idea of ~SOMETIMES FOODS
"SOMETIMES FOODS"
I love this term ( SOMETIMES FOODS) and I learned it from a kindergarden teacher (a wise one at that). These are foods that we don't eat all the time ( for obvious reasons). These are not foods that are nessisarily good for you. But it's important not to put foods into good and bad categories for children.
Here is how I like to explain it...
We have All the time foods like apples, bananas, carrots, healthy snacks like struing cheese and yogurt, dinner foods like grilled chicken or fish and we have foods that we eat sometimes like...
Chips
Fruit Snacks
Ice Cream
Now~ you see what I mean?
We most definitly can't eat these foods all the time, but it's probably unrealistic to say we will never eat them. I do spend most of my time buying fresh fruits and veggies, whole grain breads and lean protiens but when the occasional ( and I mean occassional) Bag of chips makes a mad dash for my pantry I take comfort in knowing, that in moderation my kids can enjoys sometimes foods!
I know I did when I was younger!
**** It's important not to reward kids with SOMETIMES FOODS!
The only thing this does is create dislike for the healthy foods they are encouraged to eat before they get a treat!
Love,
Always Healthy Mom
I love this term ( SOMETIMES FOODS) and I learned it from a kindergarden teacher (a wise one at that). These are foods that we don't eat all the time ( for obvious reasons). These are not foods that are nessisarily good for you. But it's important not to put foods into good and bad categories for children.
Here is how I like to explain it...
We have All the time foods like apples, bananas, carrots, healthy snacks like struing cheese and yogurt, dinner foods like grilled chicken or fish and we have foods that we eat sometimes like...
Chips
Fruit Snacks
Ice Cream
Now~ you see what I mean?
We most definitly can't eat these foods all the time, but it's probably unrealistic to say we will never eat them. I do spend most of my time buying fresh fruits and veggies, whole grain breads and lean protiens but when the occasional ( and I mean occassional) Bag of chips makes a mad dash for my pantry I take comfort in knowing, that in moderation my kids can enjoys sometimes foods!
I know I did when I was younger!
**** It's important not to reward kids with SOMETIMES FOODS!
The only thing this does is create dislike for the healthy foods they are encouraged to eat before they get a treat!
Love,
Always Healthy Mom
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Not Your Mama's Pancakes
Warning: These are not your Mama's Pancakes!
Root Vegetable panckes
Feta Zuccini pancake from Taste of Home
Summer Veggie pancake from Eggs on Sunday
Vegetable pancake from taste.com
Corn Pancake from Food Thumbs
Quinoa cakes from Annies-eats.com
Pumpkin spice pancakes
There are so many ways to make a healthy pancake!
Don't get stuck in the same routine, break out of your mold and try something NEW and Exciting!
Try this recipe http://weelicious.com/2012/01/17/green-veggie-pancakes/#_
Love,
Always Healthy Mom
Root Vegetable panckes
Feta Zuccini pancake from Taste of Home
Summer Veggie pancake from Eggs on Sunday
Vegetable pancake from taste.com
Corn Pancake from Food Thumbs
Quinoa cakes from Annies-eats.com
Pumpkin spice pancakes
There are so many ways to make a healthy pancake!
Don't get stuck in the same routine, break out of your mold and try something NEW and Exciting!
Try this recipe http://weelicious.com/2012/01/17/green-veggie-pancakes/#_
Love,
Always Healthy Mom
Sunday, January 15, 2012
My dream pantry
My Dream Pantry
OK I admit I am a foodie! I love finding new healthy foods and sharing them with others! But a close second is an organized sexy pantry! SEXY, you ask? Yes, any pantry can be Sexy & Healthy with a little make over!
Here is where I would begin...
First these are the creme de la creme of all pantries, I will keep dreaming!
Maybe someday!
O'la la! It gets better! This sends goose bumps down my spine!
OK a little more realistic! I still love this!
What's not to like?
Notice the use of clear containers for organizing!
I would most definitely use oxo containers like these!
They would be filled with...
Get rid of 2 expired items in your pantry and add 3 healthy items from the list!
*I double dare you to spend 10 minutes organizing it!
Have Fun!
Love,
Always Healthy Mom
OK I admit I am a foodie! I love finding new healthy foods and sharing them with others! But a close second is an organized sexy pantry! SEXY, you ask? Yes, any pantry can be Sexy & Healthy with a little make over!
Here is where I would begin...
First these are the creme de la creme of all pantries, I will keep dreaming!
Maybe someday!
O'la la! It gets better! This sends goose bumps down my spine!
OK a little more realistic! I still love this!
What's not to like?
Notice the use of clear containers for organizing!
I would most definitely use oxo containers like these!
They would be filled with...
- Rice
- Barley
- Whole Wheat noodles
- more Whole Wheat noodles ( my family loves)
- Whole Wheat Flour
- couscous
- dried beans
- coconut
- nuts and seeds
- dried fruit
- oatmeal
- popcorn
- pancake mix
- brown sugar
Get rid of 2 expired items in your pantry and add 3 healthy items from the list!
*I double dare you to spend 10 minutes organizing it!
Have Fun!
Love,
Always Healthy Mom
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Sunday, January 8, 2012
If only...
If only my healthy energy could be more creative energy---think of what my kids lunches would look like! Hmmmm...
I would definitely pack these lunches that totally ROCK!
Yes, I admit I am totally jealous!
Just look, you will be too!
Yes! This would make me the COOLEST mom ever!
Too funny, but kind of gross!
A colorful creation with veggies!
My morning routine!
They would definitely take a bite out of lunch!
Don't be a chicken, try it!
TeHe
La-la-la-la-la-la-la~ Barnicle!
I would make this for my princess! But with Whole Wheat bread! Of course!
This would be music to my ears! Yummy!
A dangerously cute creation!
The kids would have a roaring good time with this!
This is more like what my lunchbox love loos like!
Not as creative but definitely packed with love and nutrition!
Love,
Always Healthy Mom
P.S. check out theses sites for fun lunch ideas
http://www.laptoplunches.com/photo-gallery.php
http://www.funkylunch.com/gallery.htm
http://www.bentonbetterlunches.com/
I would definitely pack these lunches that totally ROCK!
Yes, I admit I am totally jealous!
Just look, you will be too!
Yes! This would make me the COOLEST mom ever!
Too funny, but kind of gross!
A colorful creation with veggies!
My morning routine!
They would definitely take a bite out of lunch!
Don't be a chicken, try it!
TeHe
La-la-la-la-la-la-la~ Barnicle!
I would make this for my princess! But with Whole Wheat bread! Of course!
This would be music to my ears! Yummy!
A dangerously cute creation!
The kids would have a roaring good time with this!
This is more like what my lunchbox love loos like!
Not as creative but definitely packed with love and nutrition!
Love,
Always Healthy Mom
P.S. check out theses sites for fun lunch ideas
http://www.laptoplunches.com/photo-gallery.php
http://www.funkylunch.com/gallery.htm
http://www.bentonbetterlunches.com/
Friday, January 6, 2012
This is KRAZY
Now this is KRAZY
OK before you read on go grab the bottle of ketchup in your pantry or fridge! I'm serious what are you waiting for?
Do you have it? Good! Now look at the back label. Where it says ingredients... What are the first 3 ingredients? (read)
Did you say HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP?
How did that get in there? Are you scratching your head as to why you have been dousing your child's meatloaf, hamburgers, hotdogs and potatoes in pure sugar food ? Well thankfully I'm here to get you on track! So throw that old bottle away and keep reading...
KRAZY KETCHUP
Check out these ingredients
Ingredients: Organic tomato puree (organic tomato paste, water, salt), organic agave* nectar, organic butternut squash puree, organic carrot puree, organic sweet potato puree, organic spices, and citric acid
You did not see any High Fructose corn Syrup, now did you? Only vegetables and a whole lot of goodness!
OK before you read on go grab the bottle of ketchup in your pantry or fridge! I'm serious what are you waiting for?
Do you have it? Good! Now look at the back label. Where it says ingredients... What are the first 3 ingredients? (read)
Did you say HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP?
How did that get in there? Are you scratching your head as to why you have been dousing your child's meatloaf, hamburgers, hotdogs and potatoes in pure sugar food ? Well thankfully I'm here to get you on track! So throw that old bottle away and keep reading...
KRAZY KETCHUP
Check out these ingredients
Ingredients: Organic tomato puree (organic tomato paste, water, salt), organic agave* nectar, organic butternut squash puree, organic carrot puree, organic sweet potato puree, organic spices, and citric acid
You did not see any High Fructose corn Syrup, now did you? Only vegetables and a whole lot of goodness!
I can not wait to get my hands on this stuff and as for my kiddos they will have no idea they are eating butternut squash, sweet potato, carrots and tomato puree!
Gotta
Gotta
Love,
Always Healthy Mom
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
A Few of My Favorite Things for 2011~ Check It Out!!!
A Few of My Favorite Things for 2011
I wanted to share a few of my favorite things for getting kids and moms excited about eating healthy in 2011! I can't wait to see what they come up with next! I hope you enjoy!
Food Face Plate
A delicious way to let your kids play with their food!
My Turn, My Turn Kitchen Turner
*****Too Cute!
Extreme Measure, Measuring Cup
*****Too fun!
Snacking Stackers
How creative is this, you might not get them to leave the table tonight!
Snack Ball
Now kids and adults can have a BALL with snack time!
Sandwich Cutters
Need I say more? They are genius!
To Every Meal There Is a Season
This can change up the mood at your table day or night!
Sent Packing Lunch Bin
This the best way to personalize and organize a healthy lunch fit for your kids!
Airfork One
OK Who is the smarty pant, they really took this literally! I love it!
And last but not least...
The Clean Plate Club by Land of Nod
Recipes, Ideas and more to get kids eating and living healthy!
All of these items can be found at http://www.landofnod.com/ under shop mealtime !
What are you waiting for? If you have a picky eater these can definitely make meals fun for all!
Love,
Always Healthy Mom
I wanted to share a few of my favorite things for getting kids and moms excited about eating healthy in 2011! I can't wait to see what they come up with next! I hope you enjoy!
Food Face Plate
A delicious way to let your kids play with their food!
My Turn, My Turn Kitchen Turner
*****Too Cute!
Extreme Measure, Measuring Cup
*****Too fun!
Snacking Stackers
How creative is this, you might not get them to leave the table tonight!
Snack Ball
Now kids and adults can have a BALL with snack time!
Sandwich Cutters
Need I say more? They are genius!
To Every Meal There Is a Season
This can change up the mood at your table day or night!
Sent Packing Lunch Bin
This the best way to personalize and organize a healthy lunch fit for your kids!
Airfork One
OK Who is the smarty pant, they really took this literally! I love it!
And last but not least...
The Clean Plate Club by Land of Nod
Recipes, Ideas and more to get kids eating and living healthy!
All of these items can be found at http://www.landofnod.com/ under shop mealtime !
What are you waiting for? If you have a picky eater these can definitely make meals fun for all!
Love,
Always Healthy Mom
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