Food

This is a great time of year for savory seasonal produce! Eating seasonally is so important because it encourages fresh, local, and healthy eating habits. Make the most out of produce this fall and support your local produce farmers! Farmers markets are still alive and kicking for at least another month. 

Back to school is officially on! The start of the school year is a great time to increase essential fatty acids (EFAs) in the diet. Why?

EFAs are core building blocks that allow your body to function. Your body cannot synthesize essential fats and need to be a part of the daily diet. EFAs produce hormones and regulate the nervous system. Help your kids get the most out of school by supporting their mind, memory, and mood. One great (and easy) way to get essential fats into your kids is nut/seed butters! 

I have yet to meet a parent who loves packing school lunches. It is one of those daunting things we have to think about as the start of the school year approaches. 

In our family, we are inching our way towards a time when the kids can pack their own lunches. We are using school lunch pack-out as a way to help them learn about healthy eating. Each year their school lunch responsibilities increase.