by BrachaKopstick | Jun 18, 2019 | Children, snack
Dips are a fun way to help your kids eat & enjoy fruits and vegetables. It doesn’t get much easier than this 3 ingredient dip that doesn’t need any tools but a spoon. So get stirring and dipping! Dips make everything taste better. It’s...
by BrachaKopstick | May 28, 2019 | Children, snack
Who doesn’t love snacks? (That’s a rhetorical question) I post about snacks a lot because they’re a big part of kids’ diets, and probably take up a lot of your mind space, not to mention cupboard and fridge space! Snacks can be a great time to introduce new food,...
by BrachaKopstick | May 7, 2019 | Children, healthy eating
Family meal times can be difficult to schedule, do you really need them? Imagine you’re in a country you don’t know the culture or speak the language. You’re completely dependent on your host. At some point you get hungry, but don’t know when food will be served, but...
by BrachaKopstick | Apr 16, 2019 | Children, healthy eating
Look on Pinterest or search for recipes, and you’ll find loads labeled as “healthy”. I’ve recently been moving away from the word in the pursuit of real health. I have nothing against living a life that focuses on living well and promotes...
by BrachaKopstick | Apr 2, 2019 | breakfast, Children, dessert, healthy eating, snack
Fully loaded oatmeal cookies are a fun, filling, and nourishing cookie experience. With a mixture of nuts, seeds, and dry fruit, and no added sugar or salt, the Voyageur Ultra mix from NaturSource is a fantastic way to upgrade a basic oatmeal cookie. It creates...
by BrachaKopstick | Mar 20, 2019 | Children, healthy eating
I’m often asked by parents, “what is the appropriate age to teach kids about nutrition?” I find it’s usually for 1 of 2 reasons; either their child is interested in the topic and parents want to nurture that, or the child is low or high weight and parents are...
by BrachaKopstick | Mar 5, 2019 | healthy eating, sides
Show some veggie love with teriyaki cabbage and tahini sauce! It’s a quick side that looks and tastes like all the effort. Eating vegetables should not be a chore. You don’t need to feel virtuous or victorious after eating a salad. If that is how you feel,...
by BrachaKopstick | Feb 5, 2019 | Children, Dinner, fodmap
Salmon patties are a fun way to eat more fish, and these are simple to make and quick to be enjoyed! Moms often tell me they wish their kids would eat more fish. Is it actually that important to include in your child’s diet? Actually, yes! Fish is a great...
by BrachaKopstick | Jan 29, 2019 | Children, healthy eating
Protein is an important macro-nutrient essential for building and maintaining a functioning body with healthy muscles, organs, and immune system. Do you worry that your new eater, toddler, tween, or teen isn’t getting enough protein in their diet? You’re...
by BrachaKopstick | Jan 9, 2019 | Children, Dinner, healthy eating
Despite the many benefits of family meals, they’re often stressful and tiring. Try these 12 tried-and-true tips for enjoyable family meals. You may have already heard about the importance of family meals. Eating with family is associated with improved wellbeing,...
