A well-known nutritionist posted that perhaps kids don’t like plant-based foods because they are relatively nutrient-poor and contain less usable protein, compared to dairy, meat, and eggs. The point of the post was that kids are wasting veggies (put in the trash) because of the above reason, and linked to the below study while pointing… Read More
It’s so much fun teaching a bunch of thirteen year-old girls at a birthday party! The request by the birthday girl was to learn to make homemade pasta, and ice cream sandwiches. The birthday girl didn’t consume dairy as she was aware that dairy made her allergies worse. Pretty great that she was able to… Read More
Balancing Flavors The correct seasonings for any dish will enhance the flavor of the food and not compete or overpower. When I teach cooking classes I find that seasoning and balancing flavors are what most people struggle with. If you’re not careful everything on your plate can taste the same or one flavor is completing… Read More
Three programs on children’s health in a row with three incredible women leading the charge. How to Have a Holistic, Healthy, Happy Home: Solutions for Parents of Kids with Challenges Jun 23 2016 – 12:00pm Beth Greer, Award-winning Journalist; Environmental Health Advocate; Holistic Lifestyle Educator; Author, Super Natural Home: Improve Your Health, Home and Planet …… Read More
Nancy E. Easton, Co-Founder/Executive Director, Wellness in the Schools is coming to The Commonwealth Club in June to discuss healthy lunches, and much more, in our nation’s schools. If you’re an educator, parent, or anyone interested in our kid’s health, join me! Wellness in the Schools inspires healthy eating, environmental awareness and fitness as a way… Read More
I’m sure you’ve all heard of the incredible non-profit, No Kid Hungry/Share Our Strength. Join me at The Commonwealth Club in San Francisco in June to hear co-founder, Debbie Shore speak about what they do. Childhood hunger is a problem that threatens an entire generation of future leaders, innovators and problem-solvers. Share Our Strength’s primary… Read More
