Smart Snacking

Recently I had a friend express her concern to me about what she called her “monthly eating binge.” A phenomenon which comes shortly before the onset of her period. “That’s a rather common,” I responded. While the timing is by no means the same for all women, most of us, men and women alike, have [...]

Single Moms We’ve Got the Recipe for Back-to-School Quick & Healthy Meals!

After hearing many single moms lamenting about the lack of microwave ready-just heat and serve meals that were a) healthy, b) nutritious and c) food their kids would actually take more than three bites of, single minded moms scoured the refrigerated sections of our local grocery stores for some healthier kid fare and found 4Real Food’s line [...]

Pick of the Month: Eat This Not That For Kids!

Single Minded Moms: Healthy Lunches for Kids that Pack a Big Yum Factor!

It’s that time of year again. Single moms, aren’t you tired of magazine-inspired lunch ideas that just don’t work for kids? Either the flavors are too complex–like capers in egg salad–or else the item looks great at 8 a.m. but droops by noon.
 
Then there’s the news bulletin you get at 4 pm when the lunch [...]

Women’s Health Food Flip!

Keri Glassman, R.D. shared with us her healthy eating tips designed to make each meal more nutritious. We thought you might like them too.
1. SWAP THE MAYO (or the sour cream)
Use nonfat Greek yogurt, which can serve as a great low fat substitution. Nonfat Greek yogurt also has many health benefits such as being high [...]