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How families can eat more of the Future 50 Foods : 5 smart tips for parents.

by Kate Etue | Apr 2, 2019 | Tips + Tricks

Over the past week, I’ve been reading the World Wildlife Federation’s Future 50 Foods Report: 50 foods for healthier people and a healthier planet (PDF) and thinking a lot about how to families can incorporate more of these Future 50 Foods into our diets....

Grain swap: 5 simple ways to use farro as a healthy alternative to pasta and rice.

by Jane Sweeney | Sep 12, 2018 | Recipes

My kids are serious carb lovers (aren’t we all?) and can’t get enough of pasta and rice dishes. And I like a chewy white pasta as much as the next girl, but I also recognize it’s not the most nutritious of all the grain options out there. Which is...

Big batch cooking recipes: 6 family friendly foods you can easily cook in bulk, no extra effort required.

by Jane Sweeney | Apr 3, 2017 | Recipes, Tips + Tricks

Big batch cooking conjures visions of slaving over the stove for an entire Sunday, but that doesn’t have to be the case. In fact, cooking in bulk can be as simple as doubling your dinner portions and saving the extra half for later in the week, no extra prep...

6 spring pea recipes & cooking tips to celebrate our favorite little green.

by Jane Sweeney | May 2, 2016 | Recipes

It’s becoming a well-known and welcomed fact that frozen peas are better and tastier than fresh peas about 90% of the time. But the other 10% is right now–peak springtime–when fresh shelling peas show off their sweet flavor and tender texture. This is the best time to...

7 healthy, unexpected twists on traditional hot cereal recipes to warm your mornings.

by Stacie Billis | Nov 3, 2015 | Recipes

It’s November: Officially time to ditch the iced coffee (boo!) and switch to hot cereal (yay!). I love making the move to warm cereal because my kids love how cozy it is and it can be made way healthier than their favorite cold cereals. Grains like oats, barley,...