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Help your child stay healthy and in shape by preparing a nutritional lunch. Instead of the traditional PB&J sandwich, pack an egg salad sandwich on whole wheat bread. Add variety to the lunch by replacing the usual fresh fruit with a piece of string cheese. The cheese is a good calcium source. Include a small fruit salad and a small bottle water to complete the lunch.

Make your own trail mix full of raisins, nuts and dried berries. A sandwich of lean deli meat, wheat bread, lettuce and tomatoes provides (more…)

In today’s time, moms are busier than ever. Even though fast food is the fastest way of feeding the family it is not the healthiest. Prevent weight gain and make sure the family is getting the recommended servings of healthy portions each day by preparing food ahead of time.

Prepare a salad using the recommended five colors of vegetables a day. When kept at the recommended temperature, the salad will last several days in the refrigerator. Prepare (more…)

When recipes are formulated they are typically made for the cooking conditions at sea level. Most of the western United States and Canada are at high altitudes so they require some modification. The most important thing you will have to adjust is the cooking time. The boiling temperature is lower at higher altitudes so your cook time will need to increase slightly if you are boiling any part of your recipe. You will also need to reduce leavening agents such as baking powder and baking soda while (more…)