Meatless Monday » Kids

Jamie Oliver Revs Up Food Revolution

joey — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 11:00:38 +0000

In his award winning series Food Revolution, Jamie Oliver enters Huntington, West Virginia intent on curbing the city's disease risk by improving health habits. His efforts illustrate that we need nutrition education in our schools-- and more kitchen time with our kids at home!

Pineapple Carrot Muffins

joey — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:00:21 +0000

These delectable muffins are naturally sweetened with pineapple and agave nectar. They're freezer friendly too, so make a batch and munch on them every morning for the next two weeks.

Savory Apple Pizza

joey — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:00:38 +0000

Apple may not be the first thing you'd expect to top a pizza, but this is no ordinary pie. Goat cheese sauce, fresh thyme and feta fuse together to show the fruit off at its best.

Baked Pumpkin Mac and Cheese

joey — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:00:30 +0000

A classic with a cold weather spin incorporates the delicate roasted pumpkin. Flexibility is key, as this dish can be concocted dairy-free or in the traditional style with cheese.

Spiced Apple Mini Pies

joey — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:00:50 +0000

Kids love these hand held pies and it's not much more work to make 4 mini pies instead of 1 standard. Apple pocket pie molds can add whimsy to shape these little treasures, but feel free to construct them as traditional discs.

PB & Vitamin A Sandwich

joey — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:00:18 +0000

A PB & J with a veggie vitamin boost. Apple can replace the carrot for a sweeter sandwich, but make sure you remember to spread peanut butter on both sides, so the filling doesn't fall out.

“Veggie Teens” A Family Affair

joey — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:00:32 +0000

When your mom's a doctor and your dad's a spa chef, what's a meatless tween to do? In the case of 12-year old Elyse May, she packaged her knowledge and wrote an award-winning teens meatless cookbook and launched a popular nutrition blog!

Baltimore Boosts Nutrition

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:24:30 +0000

We're pleased and honored that Baltimore City Public Schools have implemented the Meatless Monday program. We believe the program will offer their 80,000 students a powerful opportunity to learn about health and nutrition in an affirming, positive way. Meatless Monday is essentially a campaign of choice and moderation â€“ cut out meat one day a week. We feel everyone should be given the chance to make nutritiously sound decisions.

Jennifer McCain, Author

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:00:51 +0000

Jennifer McCain, respected cookbook author, offers in-depth tips on creating wholesome, child-friendly meals.

Strawberry Spinach Salad

joey — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:00:24 +0000

This sweet take on spinach balances the honey with cider vinegar and the poppy seeds with almonds. Watch Catherine and little Kenya create this sensational salad.

Baltimore Schools Go Meatless

joey — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:00:53 +0000

The Baltimore City Public School system is about to become the first fully Meatless Monday school system in the U.S. They're joining a growing international movement of individuals, organizations, communities and cities making the commitment to lower meat consumption and enjoy a plant-based diet on Mondays.

PB&J Pancakes

joey — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:00:36 +0000

This creative, kid-friendly meal combines all of our favorite things about breakfast and lunch. Watch as Kinzie and neighbor Punky cook this crunchy treat and then cut the pancakes into shapes!

Tribeca’s Yummy Mummy

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:00:55 +0000

Catherine is a New York City foodie, entrepreneur and parent. Her kids have inspired her to create Tribeca Yummy Mummy; a blog full of recipes that are sure to please adults and children alike.

Good Nutrition Starts at School

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:00:17 +0000

Kids need fresh, wholesome and nutrient-dense foods to ensure proper brain development. Talk about a no-brainer! You can't nourish children on a steady diet of processed foods full of fatty, empty carbs and sugary soda or juice. Blogger extraordinaire Kerry Trueman argues that the real food renaissance must begin at school!

Healthy Snacking

Tue, 19 May 2009 23:24:20 +0000

Your stomach is growling, but lunch is hours away. You're eying the cookies on the counter, but know the guilt indulgence brings. If you think your best option is to avoid a snack altogether, think again.

Creative School Lunch Making

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 18:29:21 +0000

A parent who packs lunches for just one kid every day from kindergarten through seventh grade packs over 1,500 meals. That means 1,500 chances for your child to develop a taste for healthy meat-free foods.

Summer Breakfast Sundae

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 21:32:07 +0000

This parfait will help you start your day off in a healthy way, but its so delicious that you could also have it for dessert!