Healthy Recipe Mom,  Sally, reminded us to by Fresh with the “Farm to Table” movement prevalent in Oregon.  Where ever you live, try to find a Farmer’s Market near you for fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs.  It makes good nutrient and budget sense.

Allison, mother of four, has time at home to make most recipes from scratch.  She was motivated to do so by a son whose raging behavior ceased when she stopped feeding him foods containing corn syrups. Her whole family now reaps the peaceful healthy benefits of her better menus.  For moms who are time strapped, she suggested using Crock Pots or preparing recipes on the weekend and freeze them.  Then on a work day, simply thaw one in the refrigerator during the day, heat and serve when get home.  Even if you can’t do this every day, a couple of days a week is better than none!

Both moms said, “Get Your Kids Involved!”  It is time to return tools into the hands of kids, teach them how to use them and let them help you in the kitchen.  Turn off the TV, WiFi and videos and turn kids into chef assistents.  Even just a few minutes of chopping, stirring, or whipping connects kids to the food and they are more likely to try new things. 

Sally’s 3 year old uses a dough cutter with a plastic handle to help chop carrots. Of course she has been taught how to use it safely. Great Idea! 
 Listen to the entire show for more tips, www.BetterFoodChoicesRadio.com, 4/2 or on itunes.  Check out these moms’ recipes on www.FamilyFoodExperts.com!

… for the health of families,
ellen and sally