This Food Network recipe is kid-friendly and might be best for when you have a little extra time in the morning, such as a weekend. Ingredients: 1 whole-wheat English muffin, split 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 small tomato, seeded and diced 1 thin slice (1/2 ounce) Canadian bacon, diced 1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella […]
Healthy recipe: homemade veggie burgers
This recipe, from Consumer Reports, is easy and has 2 variations: black bean and corn, and carrot and parsley. Make the Base Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in nonstick skillet over medium heat. Sauté ¼ cup each finely chopped onion and red pepper and 1 clove minced garlic until soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Place […]
Healthy recipe: rice and bean burritos
Kids love burritos, and this recipe from parenting.com uses turkey sausage and reduced-sodium taco seasoning for a healthier touch. Ingredients Cooking spray 1 small onion, chopped 1 Tbs olive oil 1 cup canned black beans, drained, rinsed and mashed slightly 1 cup cooked rice 2 tsp reduced-sodium taco seasoning 2 Tbs salsa 1 link cooked turkey […]
Smoothie recipes sure to please even the choosiest eaters
Smoothies are a great way to get a serving of fruits and vegetables into your kids’ diets, especially those with choosy taste buds. Danielle Dimengo, a registered dietitian in Akron Children’s Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology, offers 3 healthy smoothie recipes that aren’t just good for your kids, but they taste great, too! So whether […]
Healthy Recipe: Watermelon Feta Salad
A refreshing side dish, you can make it more Greek-style by adding pitted Kalamata olives and diced cucumber. Ingredients 6 cups cubed watermelon 1 cup crumbled feta cheese ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion ¼ cup chopped fresh mint ¼ cup fresh lime juice 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil Directions Combine watermelon, feta cheese, red […]
Healthy Snack: Homemade Tortilla Chips
Homemade tortilla chips are fun and easy to make – about 25 minutes to prep and cook. Ingredients 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil 8-10 corn tortillas 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1 cup salsa (optional) Directions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Put the oil in a small bowl and, using a pastry brush, lightly brush the […]
