I’m seriously craving some nopalitos today. Known in English as prickly pear cactus, nopales are a versatile vegetable very popular in Mexico. A good source of fiber, vitamin A, C, and other nutrients, and with only 22 calories per cup (cooked), nopales are a healthy, filling, and delicious food! Quite often you can find ’em […]
Breakfast
Breakfast Chocolate-Banana Shake
This morning I made myself a yummy shake for breakfast… chocolate milk, a banana, a dash of vanilla extract, and a few ice cubes to thicken it up. Banana and chocolate go together like peanut butter and jelly! Am I right or am I right? Made with simple ingredients I already had in my fridge […]
Froot Loops and Apple Jacks now have FIBER!
Froot Loops are fun. Not just to eat, but to play with. On rainy days like today, my girls could sit for hours making jewelry by stringing this colorful cereal on licorice whips. Maura likes to sort them by color, and Maya likes to practice her counting, but their favorite part is getting to eat […]
Honey Kix cereal review
We recently had the opportunity to try Honey Kix, a twist on the original Kix cereal. It has all the goodness of Kix, but now with a touch of honey for a lightly-sweetened taste. Honey Kix is a good source of fiber, calcium and vitamin D, contains 16 grams of whole grain per serving (at […]
Want healthy cereal? Look for the Big G
One of my favorite cereals when I was a little was Lucky Charms. Now, more than 20 years later, I still love it. There’s a reason it’s still around – it’s magically delicious, remember?! I guess you can call it one of my not-so-guilty pleasures! The great thing is that these days I have someone […]
Mom’s Best Naturals passed the test
Breakfast is one meal I don’t put too much thought into. All I ask is that it be something that can be prepared quickly and easily, and most importantly, be healthy so I know that my girls are starting their day on the right track. This means that most mornings I tend to reach for […]
