Feeding Kids Tips 1

I have had a few friends request suggestions from me regarding how to feed their children in a healthy way. I will give a few suggestions at a time since I have lots!

First, let me say that I am no expert. These are things that I figured out on my own or read somewhere. These things work for us.

Today I will talk about breakfast smoothies.

I make a double batch each time so I only have to make it every other day and store the extra in the fridge.

I use plain, full-fat yogurt (about 1/2 a cup), whole milk (about 1/2 a cup), half a bag of frozen mixed berries, half a banana, 1/4 cup of spinach, and 1 tbsp. ground flax seed.  If it's too thick to get through a straw, add more milk.

Reid hates milk, so this is an easy way for me to trick him into eating it!  He also isn't a big fan of veggies, so I sneak some spinach in here, too. 

The flax seed is amazing... Read about it here: http://www.askdrsears.com/topics/family-nutrition/flax-seeds-and-flax-oil

 This has made my life a lot easier!  Reid loves drinking every day.  The best things for me is that I don't have to force him to sit in his highchair!

Also, since I only make it every other day, I have it ready the second day and can just grab it!

TMI alert... A side benefit I didn't expect... Reid's poop is so much better now :) 

Try it!  You'll love it!  This week I will try to talk more about sneaky veggies and the best sneaky yogurt ever!