Do's and don'ts of encouraging children to become healthy eaters.

Staying active is important for remaining healthy. One way to ensure your family stays healthy is by participating in family fun runs. They’re a great day…

Sharing meals does more than feed each person physically; it also feeds them emotionally.

Ingredients: 1 medium spaghetti squash, cooked and separated into strands 1 cup sour cream 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup grated Parmesan…

Ingredients: 1 apple (diced) 1 banana (halved and sliced) 2 whole pita breads 1/4 cup butter, melted (1/2 stick) 3 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon…

Spruce up that plain oatmeal. Try this apple plum oatmeal version.

Ingredients: 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 2 cups sugar 2 cups apple sauce 3 cups sifted all-purpose unbleached flour 1 ¾ teaspoon baking soda 1…

Here's a healthy recipe for baked french toast and peaches that will make your kids like the idea of healthy breakfast meals.

Here's a way to combine fruit and meat that your child is sure to love. Yes, we know it sounds a bit odd to us too, but kids just eat it right up! Baked…

Ingredients: 1/2 cup milk 2 bananas, mashed 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 teaspoons baking powder 2 eggs, beaten 1 tablespoon margarine vegetable oil for…

Spruce up that boring peanut butter and jelly with banana and watch the kids devour them.

BBQ Bananas is a delicious dessert and will be enjoyed by the whole family!

A quick and easy way to start the day is with a Berry Banan Honey Smoothie.

This healthy berry custard is really easy to make and a very healthy option for your kids.

This is a quick healthy breakfast for the family on the run.

Ingredients: 1/2 cup milk 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed 1 cup crumbled blue cheese 2 garlic cloves, peeled Instructions: Mix together all…

A healthy kid-friendly apple quesadilla recipe.

Another great idea to serve turkey that the kids will love.

This chocolate banana soy smoothie is the perfect way to start your day.

Ingredients: 2 chicken breast halves, cooked and diced. 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup frozen peas 1/2 cup grated carrots 1 tablespoon fresh chopped…

An apple sprinkled with cinnamon. Who could have thought - something so easy to make and the kids love them.

A healthy version of a burger.

These delicious pancakes are sure to be a hit.

Kids love french fries. There is no reason to give them up just because of the grease and salt that comes with them. These fries are roasted in the oven and…

This veggie wrap is not only easy but healthy.

A delicious Angel Food cake recipe that any kid will surely enjoy. Ingredients: 1 cup sifted flour 1 ½ cups sugar 1 ½ cups egg whites ¼ teaspoon…

Ingredients: 4 slices of bread 3 eggs ¼ C. milk Dash of salt 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine ½ C. brown sugar ¼ C. water Sliced fruit (optional) Dir…

Tired of the same old breakfast? How about trying french smothered in pear syrup.

There is nothing better on a hot summer day than lemonade.   How about perking the lemonade up a little by adding some blackberries. Not only great tasting…

Try a fruit burrito for a healthy snack.

These flapjacks are not only sweet but filled with spices. They make breakfast a special event. Serve them with apple jelly instead of syrup for something a…

Combining the oatmeal and fruit into a smoothie is a great on the go way to get a healthy breakfast.

A breakfast smoothie for a healthy family.

This healthy banana ice cream is really easy to make and a very healthy option for your kids.

Healthy breakfast ideas for kids and other child fitness and nutrition information to help you raise fit and healthy kids.

Did you know in moderation chocolate is good for you? Especially darker chocolate with a high cocoa content. This healthy chocolate fondue makes a quick and…

When your family is in a rush, and you need the kids to help prepare their own snacks or meal, it’s tempting to have prepared foods for them that are quick…

A healthy delicious dip to serve with vegetable sticks or pita bread.

Did you know many frozen chicken nuggets are full of additives or contain mechanically reclaimed meat? This homemade chicken nugget recipe is easy to make and…

Serve these homemade fish sticks with potato wedges for a healthy meal that kids will love.

This homemade healthy pizza recipe is really easy to make and a much healthier alternative to supermarket pizza and your kids will have a lot of fun making…

Healthy homemade oatmeal recipe for kids. Homemade oatmeal is really easy to make and is an excellent healthy breakfast for your kids.

Healthy homemade oatmeal recipe for kids. Homemade oatmeal is really easy to make and is an excellent healthy breakfast for your kids.

Making healthy dinners for your kids is important to you and you're tired of the same thing day after day, right? Here are some ideas for nutritious dinners…

Healthy snack mix for kids includes a little bit of sweet, a little bit of salt, and a whole lot of good!

Eating black eyed peas is one of many foods that is said to bring luck to you in the New Year.  It goes good with pork chops! Ingredients: 1 pound dry…

Because food on a stick tastes better! Ingredients: cheddar cheese, cubed ham, chicken or turkey breast cubed green pepper cherry tomatoes kabob…

Ingredients: 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound) 1 small onion, finely diced 1/2 cup diced carrots 2 stalks celery, sliced (leaves…

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 4 dill pickles, chopped 2 tablespoons prepared mustard 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives 5…

No meat soft tacos recipe your kids will love.

Try one or more of these nourishing winter warming breakfasts to help you prepare for your day.

Cereal and peanut butter - two of kids favorite foods.

Something about a round sandwich makes kids happy!

This pizza roll idea is way better than the frozen pizza rolls you buy at the store. They cost less in the long run and you get more.

A healthy alternative for your child's lunchbox.

You know how important a good breakfast is for children. However, sometimes you simply don’t have time to prepare a balanced meal. Here are some quick and…

The trick to quick and easy snack ideas for kids is to have healthy snacks around which are ready to eat.

Chicken strips coated with pecans.

Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds chicken cutlets 8 ounces medium pasta shells 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into…

We all know the importance of eating a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables. Unfortunately, with our busy lifestyles it's not always so easy. That's where…

A new kind of spaghetti.

This is a delicious and quick spaghetti dish. Enjoy with crusty French bread and a tossed green salad.

A meatless dish that kids will enjoy.

Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. butter or margarine 1 Tbsp. cooking oil 1 chicken bouillon cube 2 medium zucchini squash, sliced ¼ lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced 3…

This recipe takes a little longer to make, therefore, it is a great one to have the kids help with. Great quality time and then sharing breakfast together.

Healthy homemade pancake recipe for kids. Homemade pancakes is really easy to make and is an excellent healthy breakfast for your kids.

This breakfast smoothie is quick but quite refreshing.

This makes enough pizza for one child.  Simply use more bagels and toppings of your choice for more children.  This is a great kids party meal.  Set the…

Another great sandwich substitute for the lunch time blues. Ingredients: Tortillas Lettuce Tomato wedges Thin sliced ham (deli ham or leftovers) Slice…

Ingredients: 1 (6 ½ oz.) can solid white tuna in water, drained and flaked ½ C. plain low fat yogurt 1 celery stalk, diced 1 tsp. coarse grained…

Here are a couple of ways to get your kids to eat vegetables.

It seems more and more you hear about people who have an allergy to wheat. If your child is one of those people, you know how important it is adjust their diet…

Is there any better way to warm up after an afternoon of sledding or skating than a nice cup of hot chocolate?

This homemade whole wheat apple and pecan rolls recipe is a cinch to make and makes for a healthier snack than the sugar loaded supermarket pecan rolls.