I created this recipe from leftover Carrots and Ground Beef. I love recipes like this where you can use something you already cooked to give you a shortcut to a great dinner. I usually make a big pot of Carrots and Ground Beef and put the leftovers in the freezer so this was an easy next step for me. I have the long version of Cajun Shepard's Pie, which is ...
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Note: this post is intended for educational and informational use only and does not provide individualized nutrition advice. In my work in early intervention I find myself suggesting two specific products over and over again. Many of the kiddos I see have difficulty with eating enough, for a huge variety of reasons. While there are a lot of other ways to add value to what your child is eating or drinking, ...
Read MoreIf you’ve ever fed a child you know that some kids don’t seem to eat all the things you think they should. Sometimes, you can take a step back and look at their overall intake and you’ll see they may be meeting their nutrient needs in ways you’re not seeing. For example, you have a kiddo who won’t drink milk. But, they do love their yogurt, will happily munch on ...
Read MoreI made this pasta for my toddler with food I had on hand, including canned chicken. She really loved it and I had enough to offer the pasta for lunch for four more meals. Dishes like this are great for introducing veggies in tasty way and offers an opportunity to add extra calories by adding extra oil, some butter, or using heavy cream in place of the milk. I liked ...
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This is my take on traditional Shepard's Pie. I use "backyard steak," my husband's term for venison, which can be hunted in the marsh behind my home. I also add in some Cajun seasonings and hot sauce. This meal is a great make ahead dish, a great way to introduce older babies to mixed foods, and it's a meal that includes all of the food groups! Cajun Shepard's Pie A cajun take ...
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Do y'all have a recipe in your back pocket that's guaranteed to make everyone happy, can be fixed in 30 minutes or less, and you generally keep most of the items needed on hand to make on a random night? I do, and I am sharing it with you here! This recipe is something my husband grew up eating, and now my kids are too. It is simple, budget-friendly, and ...
Read MoreI don't want to make you read too much before getting to the recipe so I'll make it short and sweet, just like this recipe! Banana bread is so good because bananas are innately sweet, especially when they get past the "peel and eat" stage. But, it's also good because it's one of those foods that manages to be whatever you want it to be. If you're looking for a ...
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If you’re interested in ditching diets and moving into a practice of Intuitive Eating this is the place to start! Although there are 10 principals (that have been validated by science to improve physical and mental health), we are going to start with just the first 3. Oftentimes, beginning a practice like this can be overwhelming and outcome-based so I want to invite you to do what feels right for you, and ...
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What if you could eat all foods without judgment? How would it feel to know you’ll never go on a diet again? Aren’t you just done with trying to lose weight before {insert event/life change/holiday}? Are you looking for a new way to appreciate food and converse with your body about food? How much free time could you enjoy if you didn’t have to spend it thinking, worrying, planning, and ...
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Here is a short list of some of the books and resources that I have used in my personal journey, as well as for research, around intuitive eating, body respect, HAES, weight stigma, diet culture, and so much more! This list will be updated as I continue to discover more gems like these! Books Intuitive Eating book Intuitive Eating workbook Antidiet Body Kindness Body Respect Body of Truth You Have the Right to Remain Fat Podcasts Food Psyche Body ...
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