Promoting a healthier lifestyle for children and their families. A source for learning how to feed k Welcome to Cultivating Kids!
We are so excited to share our experience and expertise when it comes to growing healthy kids from the inside out. Founded by Stephanie and Emily, we are driven to provide the healthiest lifestyle for our kids and want to help you do the same. Stephanie is a Registered Dietitian and Emily is a health educator and self-proclaimed foodie. We want our site to become your go-to source for feeding your
06/12/2016
Looking to keep the kids busy this week? We are doing a nature scavenger hunt one day! Here are a few more ideas...
http://www.theresourcefulmama.com/summer-scavenger-hunts-free-printables/
Summer Scavenger Hunts {Free Printables} - The Resourceful Mama These summer themed scavenger hunts will keep your kids busy and entertained this summer.
06/11/2016
when your son is in charge of kale portions for smoothies everyone suffers 😂
05/26/2016
Hello Summer my old friend ☀️☀️☀️
05/18/2016
Two more days till the weekend! You can do it!
05/08/2016
A little Mother's Day treat: Faux Cookie Dough
- 1 can garbanzo beans
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 Tbsp agave nectar
(I also added a scoop of vanilla whey protein powder and chopped some cacao nibs into the mix)
Toss in food processor and enjoy!
05/05/2016
When your kids are up at 6:08 daily, you make granol bars by 7:30....
2 cups oatmeal + 1/4 cup dried fruit (we used cranberries) + 1/2 cup almonds (roughly chopped after measured) + 1 can fat free sweetened condensed milk
Mix, spread in baking dish, and cook 350 for 12-15 or until top is browned.
04/29/2016
made my kids edame and sweet peppers as a pre dinner snack and then made this for myself. suckers 😂😂😂
A few quick breakfast ideas:
Spinach, Banana Smoothie
1 banana
1/2 cup spinach leaves
1 Tbsp peanut butter
1-1/4 cup unsweetened almond or soy milk
Apple, Cinnamon Smoothie
8oz coconut water
4 raw almonds
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon
1 cup chopped apple
1 tbsp ground flaxseed
04/07/2016
One of my favorite magazines! Adding the Strawberry Chicken Salad with Pecans to next week's menu - yum!!
I know I've said it here before, but seriously, focusing on sleep can make major life changes for you (obviously, it may not always be within your power to get a good night's sleep but when your kiddos let you snooze.... do it!!!)
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/02/160229221045.htm
Sleep loss boosts hunger, unhealthy food choices Cutting back on sleep boosts levels of a chemical signal that can enhance the pleasure of eating snack foods and increase caloric intake, report investigators. It may be part of a mechanism that encourages overeating, leading to weight gain, they say.
03/28/2016
When you're a RD and its your Bday these are the cards you get....
03/28/2016
Following the Easter weekend with a well-stocked fruit bowl! Did you know, keeping fruit in sight can reduce your waistline by several pounds? Try it!