Author Archives: superfoodmama

I wanted to share one last “lessons learned” posting now that the superfood challenge has been conquered. The experience certainly has made Wyatt a bit more adventurous and much more accepting of little green flecks in his food. Maya has … Continue reading →

We conquered the 100th remaining superfood together as a family: kohlrabi. This vegetable is sort of a cross between a turnip and cabbage, which certainly did not bode well for my pickiest eater. Nonetheless, I was determined to find a … Continue reading →

A nut loaf is a nutrient-packed meal that resembles a meatloaf but is vegetarian. It’s also a great food in which to stash veggies, and with our never-ending quest to get Wyatt to eat cabbage (a “top 100 superfood for … Continue reading →

We’re at day 90 or so in the superfood challenge, and the kids are right on track with both of their scores now at 94 (Chris and I have some catching up to do!).  Today, I worked with scrambled eggs … Continue reading →

Bean sprouts (a “top 100 superfood for kids“) are white, making them easy to hide in various foods. However, their pungent taste makes them difficult to mask. Therefore, I turned to lemons for help. Wyatt loves lemons, and I knew … Continue reading →

It’s been a while since I’ve posted, largely because we are nearing the finish line to the superfood challenge and we’ve been repeating recipes (with appropriate variations) to get those “top 100 superfoods” into all our bodies before March 15! … Continue reading →

Dessert is not an everyday occurrence in our house, but if the kids are going to indulge, I might as well make sure a superfood accompanies the sweet. Since we began the superfood challenge about 70 days ago, I’ve realized … Continue reading →

The kids know there are 3 things that I absolutely will not allow in the house: toy guns, Sponge Bob Square Pants and Cheetos. However after seeing a recipe in Saveur magazine this month featuring a renowned chef’s use of … Continue reading →

Almost any kid will eat pancakes, particularly if maple syrup is poured on top! Since pumpkin puree is #4 on the ”top 100 superfoods for kids” list, and since incorporating fruit or even vegetable puree into pancakes is super easy, this dish … Continue reading →

Due to concerns about mercury, I have abandonned tuna fish sandwiches and switched to canned, wild, boneless salmon (full of omega 3), which tastes nearly the same when mixed with mayonnaise and sandwiched between two pieces of whole wheat bread. … Continue reading →