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Kids in the KitchenRena Unger is a holistic nutrition chef and culinary educator dedicated to helping individuals, groups and communities bring a deeper sense of health and wellness into their lives. Chef Unger teaches classes and workshops in New York City, is sous chef to Andrea Beaman of Top Chef, consults for restaurants and The MBA Mind Body Awareness Program, and offers private holistic meal preparation and health and nutrition counseling to individuals and families (furry family members included). To connect with Unger, comment on the blog and go to www.facebook.com/HolisticNutritiousDelicious. |
Super Soup for Super Brains!
Nature is perfection! When we live in harmony with nature and pay close attention, we can receive clues from it. Look at the picture to the right; you will see a sliced carrot revealing the core which looks like an eyeball. After seeing this, it is probably not a surprise to learn that carrots are packed with vitamin A, which supports our eye health.
To maximize the nutritional benefits we need to bring elements of nature...
Kudzu to Heal the Winter Blues
Also known as kuzu, kudzu, pronounced KUD-zoo, is one of the medicinal super foods I always keep in my pantry. With many healing properties, this root thickener truly is a mom’s best friend.
How to Use Kudzu
A flavorless thickening agent, kudzu is a versatile ingredient that can be replaced as an exact substitution for cornstarch or arrowroot. Just 1 tablespoon of kudzu added to 1 cup of liquid creates a...
Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Granola Bars
The welcoming of a new year often brings an inspired commitment to health and wellness for us and the ones we love. Here are some simple ways to increase your family’s commitment to health. 
- Choose whole foods. Food found in nature and enjoyed in its whole form is designed to support our health and well-being. We are nature, and our bodies understand how to sort through the nutrients...
Holiday Eats
The winter holidays bring a bit of magic to the end of the year. It’s a wonderful time to connect with family and friends over rich, delicious and indulgent meals. It’s also the season of distraction from daily life and healthy practices. How can we enjoy this time of year without sacrificing our family’s healthy habits? Here are a few easy tips.
- Invite your kids to help. Extra hands in the kitchen can lighten your workload. Ask your kids to help chop, pick herbs, stir and watch the timer— anything that brings...
Apple & Pear Picking Season
Eating locally and seasonally offers tremendous advantages.
- Eating food that physically thrives in your environment helps you and your family to physically thrive
- Seasonal and local food is harvested at its peak and retains more nutrients. Getting ample nutrients supports our overall health and gives more bang for your buck.
- Along with being good for the environment, eating locally and seasonally is good for you and the air you breathe.
- By cutting out the middle man, you can get clean, organic and...