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The Missing Link: Getting Nutrition Into Our Children

Jamie Ervin — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 05:28:39 +0000

Children today are dangerously lacking in many vital vitamins and minerals. Why? Perhaps because we spend so much time indoors playing video games and watching television. Or maybe its because we are a microwave nation… rushing to grab a fast meal on the go at the sacrifice of our health. Maybe its the over abundance and cheap accessibility of processed foods filling nearly every American pantry.

The deficiency of necessary vitamins and minerals coupled with the addition of chemical colorings, preservatives and flavorings directly relate to the increase in disease and behavioral issues. As caring parents, we all want the best for our children and that means getting these vital nutrients back into our children’s body. Here’s some easy tricks! Stay with us after the jump for a delicious recipe that is full of nutrition and the kids will eat it!

What’s Your Favorite Lunch? Comment and Win!

Kelli Best-Oliver — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:04:48 +0000

With back-to-school in full swing, I know many of you have been packing healthy and tasty meals for your kids–or yourself! Luckily, EcoChildsPlay is full of great tips on packing just those kind of lunches, whether it be recipes your kids will love, or containers you know are safe for your kids. The folks over at Healthy Kitchenware are doing the same thing by featuring plastic-free products for your kitchen and lunches, including these stylish tiffin-style stainless-steel food carriers. The best part? You can win one! Find out how, after the jump.

What’s Your Favorite Lunch? Comment and Win!

Kelli Best-Oliver — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 13:47:20 +0000

My husband says that figuring out what he’s going to pack in his lunch is one of the most frustrating parts of his day. Me? I have no problem packing up last nights leftovers, adding a piece of fruit, some carrots or other portable veggies, and possibly a treat. In fact, when I make my favorite meals, I always think about leftovers for lunch. I long ago abandoned actual brown bags; I almost always use some type of reusable cloth bag with reusable containers and silverware. I’d been coveting a stylish reusable lunch container for quite some time, but passed on buying one, citing it as something I didn’t really need.