Stuffed bell peppers are so easy and delicious. Complete with protein, grains, and vegetables, it is the perfect quick weeknight meal. Bell peppers are packed with vitamins and minerals your body needs. They are an excellent source of vitamin A and C, potassium, fiber, folate, and iron. Vitamin A is essential for eye health, and […]

This year has been anything but normal. It has been hard on everyone. In these uncertain times, we have really focused on supporting other local businesses. One way we have liked to support local restaurants is ordering take-out. We are lucky to have so many great restaurants in our area. One restaurant that has delicious […]

I’m not sure how, but it is almost Halloween! This year more than ever, we are looking for ways to keep things fun and exciting, especially around holidays. One way to spice up the week is with a Halloween themed lunchbox! This lunchbox still contains all the things a healthy, balanced lunch would, but also […]

If you are like me and trying to find ways to get your kids to eat more fruits and vegetables, then you need to try kebabs. There is something about cut up mini pieces of food on a stick that makes it more fun to eat! Kebabs are an easy way to put together a […]

Pasta is a staple in our household. Everyone loves pasta night. My kids frequently ask for ‘green pasta’ aka pesto pasta. One thing I love about pasta is that I can make it for dinner one night, and pack it for lunch the next. Pasta is so versatile! You can make regular spaghetti with marinara, […]

Autumn is here! The weather is getting cooler, the leaves will be changing, and comfort foods are a staple this time of year. Incorporate fresh autumn produce into your favorite dishes or try new recipes to add some seasonal flavors. When you think of fall flavors – most people think of apples or pumpkins, but […]

As parents, we all want our kids to have a healthy lunch, but we also want something our kids will actually eat. Kids love sandwiches, but they can get boring to eat day-after-day. Enter pinwheels – they are easy to make, like a sandwich, and kids love them! You can customize it to your child’s […]

Chili in the morning, Chili in the evening, Chili at suppertime.  Chili is one of those dishes that rings fall, warmth, comfort food, and cinnamon rolls.  Yes, cinnamon rolls.  Raise your hand if you know what I’m talking about.  Chili is a staple at our house. When we make it we go all out. Ground […]

Who else loves pizza? I do! And my kids definitely love it too. Personal mini pizzas are a super fun way to get your kids excited about their lunch. Plus, you get to choose the ingredients used to create a healthy, balanced lunch. My kids like to keep it pretty simple with cheese or pepperoni […]

Summer is almost over, and Labor Day is already this weekend. Holiday weekends typically involve friends, family, food, and fun. Alcohol is usually included along with these. I receive a lot of questions about the impact of alcohol on athletic performance and/or weight lately and thought it would be a good topic to provide more […]