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Are your kids up for a #realfood4kids challenge? We want them (and you!) to try 50 different fruits and vegetables this summer! We've put together a list to get you started. Share your progress with us!
Read MoreWho's in? We'll get you started with ⭐️5⭐️ kid-friendly ideas to add some color to your plate, plus reasons WHY it’s so important!
Read MoreDid you know that up to 40% of food is wasted each and every year in America? That’s tough on our wallets, tough on the environment, and hard to grasp for those who are food insecure.
Are you ready to start reducing food waste? Here are some tips on how you can help:
Read MoreStart by drinking an extra glass of water today! 💦
Water is the best source of staying hydrated, which staves off dizziness, weakness, low blood pressure, and feeling sluggish and tired.
Other beverages will help keep you hydrated, but….
We want to share some ideas on how to get your kids involved in making lunch! No matter whether your kids are learning at home or in the school building, they all have to eat lunch. While studies show that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, we believe that a healthy lunch is really important too. Lunch should leave your kids feeling energized for the rest of the school day, not lethargic and in need of a nap.
Read MoreAre your kids up for a #realfood4kids challenge? We want them (and you!) to try 50 different fruits and vegetables this summer! We've put together a list to get you started. Share your progress with us!
Read MoreIf your kid doesn't like to eat a particular food, keep trying. Perseverance is your best bet.
I have a lot of experience with getting my 4 kids to try new foods. In fact, one of my kids was tube-fed for several years and had to be re-taught to eat from scratch, a process that took several years, what felt like a zillion tries, and a whole lot of help.
So, based on a lot of experience, are my top 5 ways to get your picky eater to eat a broader range of foods.
Read MoreAs we draw nearer to St. Patrick’s Day, I challenge you to make something green to eat or drink, without reaching for the food coloring!
The only green foods that I can think of are plant based, so consider the upside; whatever you make green will be better for you! Give our smoothie a try; Annie just made a double-batch and it’s nearly gone.
Read MoreSummer is a great time to try new foods. Challenge your kids to eat 50 different fruits, veggies, and whole grains during summer break.
Read MoreAt the farmers market this past weekend, I found these 20 veggies...can you and your kids identify them? (Read the blog post for the answers!) And, next month, I bet that I can find 20 new ones! Yes, that makes me excited!
Read MoreOne night last week, my daughter declared that we had 'no good desserts'. We LOVE chocolate peanut butter cups, so I suggested we make our own. A quick google search led to a plethora of recipe options. I picked one with few ingredients and good reviews and an hour later, we had a really good dessert!
Read MoreReal Food 4 Kids offers hands-on cooking classes for kids and teens. Classes teach a variety of basic cooking skills and are available in-person in Des Moines, Iowa or can be attended virtually from anywhere.
Voted "Best for Kid-Led Instructional Videos" three years in a row by The Spruce Eats.
Voted "Best Overall" Online Cooking Class for Kids by Simply Recipes.
“This morning EJ made an omelet crafted from left over ribeye, sautéd red onions, green peppers, tomatoes and serrano pepper (as EJ said “for some heat”) and mozzarella cheese. You’ve made such an impact on him!! Thanks for showing him your love, kindness and craft!”
— Megan W
“You have such a way with kids (patience & organization, too!); thanks for creating Real Food 4 Kids - it’s such a wonderful and unique program. It’s really helping Josie with her confidence, even beyond cooking!”
— Carolyn
“The information presented is invaluable; I learned many new things! Children have a right to know what is in the food that they are eating/being provided. I think a huge ‘eye-opener’ was listening to them try to pronounce the ingredients off the label.”
— Kristel Kautzky, School Principal
“My son really enjoyed it. He wants to be a chef and is already planning his restaurant menu :) I appreciate it so much all the work you put into making this so well organized, and amazing.”
— Carrie
“The fun way in which vegetables were presented and the experience of trying them with his peers did more for my picky eater than all of my experience as a pediatrician. After one visit from Real Food 4 Kids, my first grader is now requesting peppers or salad in his lunchbox daily.”
— Christy Sullivan, mother of 5, Pediatrician, & President of St. Augustin School Board
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