Just thinking about Thanksgiving makes my mouth water.  I love all the traditional fall foods, and guess what, they’re good for you too! (That is if I don’t douse my meal in gravy and salt.)  Regular readers of this blog know I’m a firm believer in eating and serving REAL food - that means food as close to its original form as possible without deep frying, adding chemicals, or creating in a factory.

This is not just my personal preference, there are many good reasons to consider what we serve our children:  non-manufactured food is cheaper and will stem the tide of obesity and Type II diabetes that too many children face.  There’s also a marked difference in energy and concentration levels of children who consume complex carbohydrates versus empty calories.  When I meet with a child in counseling who is stressed or performing poorly academically, I always ask how he or she copes.  Many times the answer involves a binge on junk food.

As I stare at about two pounds of leftover Halloween candy (known as UNREAL food) my system is screaming for something healthy.  Luckily, a Q104 listener sent me a link to a terrific site called Nourish Your Kids. If you don’t know what to serve picky eaters that tastes good and is good for them, check out this site.  I’m going to try the oatmeal-chocolate muffin recipe to start.  I’m positive I’ll have a willing taker!  Let me know your favorite healthy recipes.

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