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Amy Slater
Jul 25, 20193 min read
Anti-Inflammatory Chicken Nuggets: Kid friendly!
Ok, so let’s face it, chicken nuggets are a creation. That few can turn down. Done properly, you have a great vehicle to deliver a...

Amy Slater
Mar 28, 20192 min read
Grain and Dairy Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
Treats absolutely have their place in my children’s diets. They have some sort of a treat every day! It is not used as a reward or taken...

Amy Slater
Feb 28, 20192 min read
Flourless Chocolate Zucchini Bars (nut and dairy free)
Are grain-free options healthier than whole grains for kids? Going gluten-free has been called a fad, unsafe, and unnecessary effort...

Amy Slater
Jan 17, 20192 min read
Leek and Ham Quiche with Portabella Mushrooms (dairy and grain free)
I am always looking for delicious ways to build a lunchbox! A quiche is a simple way to sneak in some high-quality fat and protein and...

Amy Slater
Oct 26, 20182 min read
Grain Free Pumpkin Banana Squares (sweetener and dairy free)
There is something magical about winter squash!! I LOVE it all! In fact, I believe I could admit that I am a self-diagnosed hoarder of...

Amy Slater
Oct 11, 20184 min read
The Great Real Food Zooventure!
Planning and packing for an out-of-routine day trip with four kids always involve, I feel, I shockingly significant amount of work! From...

Amy Slater
Sep 27, 20184 min read
Back to School: Lunchbox Meal Planning
These two little guys are off to second grade! They are ready to crush the year and continue to build their health and their brains!! My...

Amy Slater
Aug 9, 20183 min read
Salmon Cakes with Butternut Squash (grain and nut free)
Are you looking for ways to boost your kids’ intake of fatty acids? A study in the American Journal of Epidemiology found that fish and...

Amy Slater
May 12, 20183 min read
Tuna Lentil Noodle Casserole with a Twist (grain and dairy free)
I have found that encouraging my kids to eat lots of vegetables goes through stages of ease and difficulty. Currently, the boys (age 7)...

Amy Slater
Apr 28, 20182 min read
Flourless Plantain Cherry Muffins or Pancakes (Grain and sweetener free)
I love baking with plantains! I have posted several plantain muffin recipes: Plantain Banana Muffins (Grain and sweetener free) Plantain,...

Amy Slater
Apr 7, 20182 min read
Dino Kale, Broccoli and Banana Muffins (Grain, Nut and Dairy Free)
Calcium Why is it an important mineral? According to Sarah Ballantyne, Ph.D., calcium is essential for bone formation, many processes...

Amy Slater
Jan 15, 20183 min read
Green Banana Coconut Pie with Gelatin and Cacao Crust (Grain and nut free)
This pie can be served as a fabulous dessert or a yummy breakfast treat. I found the inspiration for this pie from the cookbook,...

Amy Slater
Nov 25, 20172 min read
Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies (Grain, nut and sweetener free)
We typically decorate the house the day after Thanksgiving. For the last couple of years, it has been a race to get it all done while the...

Amy Slater
Oct 7, 20173 min read
GLYPHOSATE: Why do we need to pay attention to what we eat?
Look at this little peanut. Think the 10 billion cells swimming around in her little body. All of the millions of reactions taking place...

Amy Slater
May 24, 20172 min read
Chickpea flour Banana/Plantain Muffins with Ginger
Muffins are a great go to snack for the kids. They also pair well when I do a yogurt parfait. They are sweet enough to act as a dessert...

Amy Slater
May 15, 20172 min read
Strawberry Gelatin Pie with a Coconut Flour Crust
One of the most amazing things about being a Mom is watching my children grow and learn. I am inspired by many of the Moms in my life,...
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