Family Nutrition Archives

DIY Fudge Popsicles | Summer Sweet Treats

The St. Louis summer has arrived, time to pull out every weapon we have against the heat and humidity: water balloons, watermelon, and popsicles. Most of the time, my kids like the store-bought versions of sweets better than my DIY “healthier” versions....

Thank You Bread: Avocado Coconut Banana Bread

I’m just going to call this avocado coconut banana bread: “Thank You Bread.” It’s been on repeat in our home – both enjoyed by our family and hopefully by the people we gift it to. To be fair, it’s a win-win. As it bakes, the aroma...

Quarantine Snack | Spinach Pistachio Pesto

Sometimes I forget how much I appreciate pesto – especially our latest creation: spinach pesto. Not only can the spread itself have several variations, but just a dollop of pesto can elevate the ordinary scrambled eggs or everyday turkey sandwich. Traditional...

Quarantine Snack | Kale Chips

Thank goodness for kale chips, because I’m swimming in greens this week—literally. My FairShares produce bag was packed with four kinds: lettuces, spinach, arugula, and bok choy. And as if that weren’t enough, I already had some kale in the fridge. But honestly? I’m...

Carrot Cake Smoothie with Kefir Milk | Immune-Supporting Snack!

This carrot cake smoothie contains kefir milk, one of my favorite fermented foods to support our immune health. Most people are aware of the benefits of yogurt, another example of of a fermented food made from milk. But, there are a few important differences between...

Elevating Your Take-Out Experience + Tips for Not Overeating It!

Servers, bartenders – I miss you. But, this take-out will do. I was thinking, when I eat out at a restaurant, I savor it. I taste my food and sip my wine slowly so the magical moment of a date with my husband AND, most importantly, not having to put the kids to...