Adults typically eat over 90% of the food that they serve themselves, but children only eat 60%. More than a third of what kids take goes uneaten. Why? There are a number of reasons. One, kids when unprompted stop eating when they are full. Second, elementary school-aged kids are still in an exploratory stage with … Read More
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If your child brings lunch to school here are a few things to consider. How long is it from the start of school till lunchtime? Without refrigeration, 2 hours is the maximum before food starts to spoils, especially lunch meats and milk. Where is your child’s lunch stored in the classroom? Few classrooms have refrigerators. … Read More
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Brian Wansink, a researcher at the Cornell Food & Brand Lab, recently showed that when adults serve themselves food, 92% routinely eat everything on their plate, regardless of the portion size. Interestingly, only 59% of children clean their plate when they serve themselves. What does this tell us? Kids instinctively stop eating when they are full … Read More
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We enjoy looking at new books about food. Some are great and some don’t measure up. See what you think. Between the ages of 3 and 6 all children in all cultures form their ideas about food – what is edible, poisonous, neutral, taboo or disgusting. They are an empty canvas. During this time, for … Read More
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Did you know? 76% of adult eating is not tied to a family meal. Moms are buying and stocking the kitchen with grab-and-go, 24/7 food choices that fit each family members preferences and schedules. This is too bad because family meals shape more than food habits. Eat together today. It is more important than you … Read More
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We love to try new foods. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. Kids love to find a treat in their lunchbox and Moms are always looking for good options. Funky Monkey Snacks has joined with Marvel Avengers characters to extend its line of freeze-dried … Read More
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Everyone loves cookies. They are found in 90% of all homes. As parents you struggle with letting your children enjoy a favorite food and offering snacks that are good for them. This recipe for Whole Wheat Sugar Cookies is both. They are easy to make (we baked them with a 3-year old) and they freeze … Read More
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In a research study 3 to 5 year olds were able to correctly connect foods with brands and restaurant chains because of repeated exposure at home or when eating out. Kids as young as 3 make food choices based on food ads. What do kids want most — foods high in salt, sugar and fat. … Read More
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In a research study 3 to 5 year olds were able to correctly connect foods with brands and restaurant chains because of repeated exposure at home or when eating out. Kids as young as 3 make food choices based on food ads. What do kids want most — foods high in salt, sugar and fat. … Read More
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We enjoy looking at new cookbooks. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. Oh My Gosh! I’m In College and I Never Learned To Cook is a great resource for any college student, young person living alone for the first time, or for newlyweds. It … Read More
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