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Ok not the healthiest, but my son loved making these mini donuts or “gulab jamun” with his grandma.

Getting him excited about cooking has really helped him take ownership of his own healthy eating habits.
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DietIDdietitian I love getting kids involved in cooking! It makes them feel so empowered!
Start them young! Edamame is a FUN snack for kids

Finally convinced this munchkin that popping edamame is the most fun afternoon game ever

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rac Totally agree
Demystifying Hummus

These are the only 4 ingredients you need to make fresh hummus. A blender, food processor, or immersion blender takes care of the rest! Most people also add salt to taste and a bit of olive oil for...
An unexpectedly scrumptious snack

Spring is here! Simple roasted asparagus is a special treat. Roast a bunch and keep in the fridge for a quick snack or chop into salads, rice or pasta dishes, or soup. I love them right out of the ...
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reneeeats How do you prevent asparagus from wilting in he fridge? Any storage tips?
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DietIDdietitian Yes! Wrap the asparagus in a damp tea towel or several damp paper towels and place it inside a plastic zipper bag in the refrigerator. If you're trying to avoid plastic, use large food storage...
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Deaconess Will l all ways keep my asparagus in the refrigerator in a container with water they tend to keep for a week, but I use them within that time cause anything in the refrigerator will change over time
A Vertical Approach

Using a tiered produce storage basket like this not only looks nice, but helps you store and track your fruits and veggies. This minimizes waste and encourages you to cook and snack smartly.
Steamed, packaged lentils are my trick to making a filling salad

Basic salads are my pet peeve! I found these steamed lentils at Trader Joe’s, and the not only bulk up a salad with no extra prep, but they are super affordable! This box lasts me all week!
Crush it with Kale — Diet ID
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"Why do nutritionists and health food foodies get so excited about kale, anyway? I’ll tell you!"
An easy way to get veggies into breakfast - use dosa batter!

My son wanted an uttapam with his breakfast. No problem! I was able to get coriander and tomatoes in without any protest!