by teresa@sweetveg | Aug 25, 2012 | Legumes, Recipes
A mother I work for makes these garbanzo beans regularly for her two-year old daughter. They are super simple and very tasty. I prefer to use home cooked beans, but if you are going to use canned beans I think Eden brand is the best. Eden prepares their beans with...
by teresa@sweetveg | Aug 8, 2012 | Articles, Mindful Eating for Children
Sit Down to Eat. I remember my mother reminding us to sit down to eat. Most of our meals were at the kitchen table. I think she was mainly worried about choking, but there are more reasons to sit down to eat. When our body is actively moving around, standing and...
by teresa@sweetveg | Aug 1, 2012 | Grains, Legumes, Recipes
Children love to eat things that they can pick up and eat easily. This mixture of red lentils and rice can be made into balls or patties and either fried or baked. I usually bake them when I don’t have the time to stand over the stove, but frying gives them a...
by teresa@sweetveg | Jul 28, 2012 | Articles, Mindful Eating for Children
Set meal and snack times. Regular meal and snack times can help promote even blood sugar levels and consistent energy. It’s hard to be mindful when blood sugar levels in the body are going up and down. Our bodies thrive on rhythm and predictability. Some...
by teresa@sweetveg | Jul 24, 2012 | Articles, Mindful Eating for Children
“When walking, walk. When eating, eat.” Zen proverb Minimize distractions. Most of you will know exactly what I am talking about from just reading the title. However, I am going to add some examples just to get you thinking in a broader sense of all the...
