Cooking With The Moms

Back in February, I sent a survey out to the LHT community. Over 200 of you responded, and wow! Did you have questions! You wanted to know about the best ways to plan healthy meals and tips for getting your kids, even your independent teens, to eat more fruits and veggies. You wanted dinner ideas that could do double duty, pleasing the vegetarians and meat eaters at your table, and a lot of you were eager for advice on cutting sugar from your family’s diet. You asked ... and I’ve got the answers. What you’ll hear in this episode: Dan’s background in nutrition and his work as my intern The easiest things to do to have a healthy diet: Use the USDA’s “Choose My Plate,” and fill ½ with fruits/veg, ¼ with protein, ¼ with grains, and don’t forget to hydrate! Quick and healthy dinner meals: Use “Build your own" nights, for tacos, Buddha bowls, or pizza Use versatile, healthy foods like eggs and rotisserie chicken Tips about meal planning and prep Check out my 30 meal-planning tips Have a plan and use it f