Easier Healthy Eating

a few parents have asked me for healthier alternatives for their kids especially but for themselves as well. in this house we're not total health nuts but we do believe in making as many healthy choices as possible to allow for fun splurges without doing much damage.

we also have to keep a tight budget so our wallets stay healthy too. which leads to my first tip: JUST BECAUSE IT'S SOLD AT WHOLE FOODS DOESN'T MAKE IT HEALTHY!! it probably makes it high quality and more than likely organic, but organic cane sugar is still sugar! sea salt is still salt! don't get me wrong WE LOVE WHOLE FOODS and shop there whenever we can for high quality meats and produce, but there are healthy options at your local market that are more budget friendly.

so let's start slow and easy, for today's 'smart & healthy kid' snacks and lunch:

instead of those SUGAR LOADED yogurt cups w/ cartoon characters on them we mix fruit chunks in plain low fat yogurt. plus you pack that in a rubbermaid, ziploc, glad etc container in your kid's lunch box/bag and it's cheaper & friendlier for the environment!

instead of a plain SUGAR LOADED peanut butter & jelly sandwich we use sugar & salt free peanut butter (or almond butter) and spreadable all-fruit (sometimes we use sugar-free all-natural applesauce instead) on whole wheat or multigrain bread.

and to drink, how about ditching the sugary flavored milks and make you and your kid smoothies!! a few strawberries or blueberries or a banana in a blender with low fat milk and a few tablespoons of yogurt make a delicious drink that's high in vitamins and healthier than boxed strawberry or chocolate milk!!

enjoy!