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fresh salad with spinach, radishes, carrots, cabbage, cucumbers, and dressing

Lunch on a Loop

It’s my turn to share the foods I enjoy that are also good sources of fiber! When our team decided to write this series, I reflected on where the fiber in my diet comes from. The answer was most of the usual suspects – fruits, vegetables, grains and beans. Instead of going into more detail about those foods, I figured I would share a routine that makes it easy for me to get enough fiber. My coworkers will laugh at the routine I’m choosing to share 😊.

Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Muffins

Muffins for Fiber

Last week on the blog Jody gave us a great intro into why we need fiber and what foods have fiber in them. For the rest of the month, we are each going to share some practical ways we try to get fiber. My family loves muffins, in fact, I think muffins might be my husband’s favorite food. We eat them for any meal, for snacks, and when we need a sweet treat. Since they are a regular part of our menu plan, I try to choose muffins that will get us some fiber.

woman measures out oatmeal, fruit, and nuts in the kitchen

Fuel Your Health with Fiber

Protein is often the talk of the town but today we are going to talk about fiber. Fiber is an important part of health but most of us don’t eat enough of it. Let’s look at the sources and benefits of fiber.

watermelon fruit slush in a glass cup

A Refreshing Summer Treat!

This summer our house has turned into playdate central! Most weekdays we have an extra kiddo (or several) at our house. I never realized how much 7-year-olds could eat in a two-hour time span until this summer! With all these planned and unexpected playdates, I try to keep plenty of snacks and drinks on hand so no one leaves our house hungry.

A dad helping kids pack a lunch in the kitchen

Food Safety at Day Camp

During the summer my daughter goes to day camp during the weekdays. She has to take her lunch each day. Food safety is top of mind for me as we pack her lunch each morning. Here is what has worked for us.

a family having a picnic on a summer evening

Summer Food Safety on the Go

Back in May I wrote a blog about how I enjoy going on adventures with my children in the summer and packing a picnic made up of snack foods. Today I would like to follow up with a few tips on how we keep those picnics safe to eat.