Empowered Mommies

Check out Empowered Mommies for an interview with yours truly, plus some of my favorite recipes from my first cookbook. Empowered Mommies is also sponsoring a giveaway here.

Organic Baby Food Evaluation

Check out this article on The Grist giving the pros and cons of various organic baby foods. 

Cookware for Healthy Cooking

Eating healthy is not always easy. In this fast paced world, it can be difficult to find the time to create a healthy meal. Sure your cabinets are stocked with cookware, dinnerware, and small appliances, but do you know which items you can use to help make healthy food fast? There a few simple items you can use that can help make eating healthy a little easier.

Protein smoothies and shakes are a fast and easy way to eat healthy during the day. You can purchase whey, soy, rice, or hemp protein in a variety of flavors from your local health store and everything else can be found at any grocery store. All you need is a quality blender and a few key ingredients. Things like yogurt; low fat dairy milk, soymilk, almond or rice milk; fresh or frozen fruit, nuts and seeds; and even vegetables like carrots and kale can all be combined in a good quality blender to make a smoothie that is packed with protein and vitamins to keep you energized throughout the day.

Cast iron pans can make stir-frying a snap. Stir-frying with healthy oils like toasted sesame and olive oil can help infuse vegetables with the right kinds of fat. Mono and polyunsaturated fats are good for your body, and they are found in things like olive oil, beans, and legumes. The thickness and excellent heat conduction offered by cast iron cookware helps you cook food more evenly which makes it easier to whip up a good meal fast.

If you have a baby to feed, food processors can make it easy to create your own organic baby food at home. Why buy brand name baby foods that are full of preservatives when you can easily mix healthy ingredients in no time at home. Mix and match fruit, veggie, and protein combinations until you find one your baby really enjoys. Eating healthy early is crucial for your baby’s development and when you make your own food you know exactly what goes into your baby’s stomach.

This article is was written guest blogger Janine of Cookware.com. They are a great online source for appliances, dishes, and other things. Also, don't forget--you'll find recipes for delicious nutrient-rich smoothies, stir-fries, and baby food in my cookbooks.

New articles in VegFamily Magazine

Wondering about starting your baby on solid food? Check out my article in VegFamily Magazine at: http://www.vegfamily.com/babies-and-toddlers/starting-solids.htm.

My 'Whole Family' column this month is Almond Joy at http://www.vegfamily.com/whole-family/almond-joy.htm.