SUPERFOOD!

We are what we eat.  Simple.  We all claim to know this. 

 

Let's build our bodies out of superfoods and delicious, naturally grown fruits, vegetables, and grains.  Let's keep our bodies pesticide and preservative free.  Feeding our children healthy, nutritious foods is absolutely necessary if we expect them to enjoy a happy existence.  It is our job as magical mothers to provide a balanced diet for our little ones.  Lets keep Aspartame, Diphenylamine, Endosulfan, Mercury, and Fluoride out of our children's bodies.  Lets take direct action against childhood obesity, diabetes, and mental illness.  It is hard to find good food sources. We must never forget that as mothers this is our responsibility, we are responsible for the health and happiness of our children.

I was amazed at the variety of foods my son enjoyed as a toddler.  Raw kale, broccoli, fish, olives, sharp cheeses, and sprouts.  He liked to eat what he saw me eat.  He liked to eat the foods I ate while I was pregnant and nursing.  It made complete sense. I view his diet as the most important aspect of his health.  Even if he begs for unhealthy foods, I know it is my responsibility to provide the healthiest option available.  

I am horrified as a mother to see so many children around me eat poisonous foods lacking any nutritional value.  I am tired of hearing that a child is incapable of eating anything but macaroni and cheese and hotdogs.  Increased awareness of where of our food comes from and basic health education are necessary for us to make vital decisions about our families' food.  Our food habits directly effect our health.  We have to start taking responsibility for our families' health.  Lets start with food.  

Preparing food for those we love can be a most magical, fulfilling experience and offering.  Lets take pride in the beautiful, healthy meals we create for our families! We can use food preparation as an art form, filling ourselves and children with the most beautiful colors, scents, textures, and tastes possible.  Lets introduce the magic within our foods and food preparation traditions to our children as early as possible!

It is easy to see the result of too much sugar and saturated fats in a child, lets start experimenting with other foods.  I have faith you will see results immediately...enhanced cognitive abilities, increased physical stamina, happiness, and stabilized behavioral patterns. 

Here is a simple list of brain building foods that kids love.
Blueberries
Beans

Avocados
Oatmeal (whole grains)
Sage
Figs
Tomatoes
Pomegranates
Dark chocolate

Here is a link to 30 delicious superfood recipes:
SUPERFOOD RECIPES 
AND ANOTHER:
SUPERFOODS RECIPES
AND ANOTHER:
PINTEREST SUPERFOOD RECIPES 

Here is a list of some of my favorite healthy recipes that take less than 15 minutes to prepare.  
WILD RICE SALAD 
KALE PESTO 
PORTOBELLO CHEESEBURGERS 
VEGETARIAN CURRY
PAPPARDELLE WITH ROCKET PESTO 
TUNA FENNEL BEAN SALAD 

 

It takes time and patience to transform unhealthy patterns into healthy ones.  Incorporating healthy foods and cooking patterns into our life has HUGE benefits!  It is an essential aspect of your balancing act as a magical mother.