Cold and flu season is still here in full force, and everyone is talking elderberry syrup! Have you tried it yet? People have been swearing by this natural cold and flu remedy during the winter months since, literally, the 1600s. In othe…
Lately I've been researching (and um, sampling) my way through the best low-sugar Trader Joe's snacks. I always like to be prepared for my son's after school munchies -- also his morning, afternoon, and evening munchies. Because this tod…
My cutting boards are in constant use so of course I'm obsessed with finding the best ways to disinfect said cutting boards. Whether it’s prepping chicken or chopping fresh produce, I know there are plenty of germs (hello, E. coli!) lurk…
Let's see...trying delicious ice cream flavors. Saving a few calories. Getting a better night's sleep. Yep, Nightfood ice cream checks off all three boxes for me. A 1/2-cup serving of this new ice cream (should you, unlike me, be able to…
These days, I get nearly all of my family recipes online, and that includes Instagram -- so I've put together a list of some of my very favorite family food Instagram accounts, which are always a source of inspiration, motivation, humor,…
With the frigid temperatures across the US right now (stay safe, friends!) we're all about healthy soup recipes. Soup is easily the number one craving this time of year, when the temperatures have dropped and the short days sap our energ…
Easy recipes are always on the menu for busy people, especially busy people with families. This slow cooker pulled chicken is so easy, so versatile, and (nearly) universally loved by even the pickiest eaters whenever I serve it. Also? It…
The release of Canada's new food guidelines this week is causing quite a stir in food circles, and for good reason. The authors of this new study refused to base their recommendations on any study that was funded by the food industry. So…
I'm always looking for more meat-free ways to get a little more protein into my children's diet. But s neak or disguise -- whichever word you use, it can be controversial among parents to put (or sneak or disguise) one high-nutrient food…
Raise your hand if you want recipes with minimal prep, easy cooking and less cleanup? (Me! Me! Pick me!) Well, you’re in luck: foil-pack dinners are trending (again) and for good reason. These streamlined meals are just what we’re cravin…
This week, we have another round of weekly meal plan recommendations, with easy, low-stress meals your whole family will enjoy. These five recipes will get you through this week ahead easily and deliciously. So grab a pen, make your shop…
At Cool Mom Eats, we talk a lot about how to feed our picky eaters , which is a huge source of stress for parents with kids of all ages. So I was excited to learn about the Flavorbaby app , created by a mom-and-dad team to help guide new…
If you're like us and you've been footing the bill for many a cavity filling lately (oof, we feel your pain!), you'll be happy to learn about Smart Sweets , a new low-sugar candy with no artificial sweeteners. And just in time for Hallow…
Each year, so many parents looking out for kids with allergies want to know whether it's true that Halloween fun-size or mini candies may contain nuts, even if the full-size candies are known for being nut-free. Bad news: It's true. Even…
I can't write an article about the best way to cook brussels sprouts without thinking how far we've come since I was a kid. Back then, my best friend’s mother used to say when you cooked brussels sprouts, it smelled like the Jolly Green …
This week on Spawned with Kristen + Liz, our weekly podcast about parenting and parenting culture (you are listeners, right? RIGHT? ), we covered a topic that should be right up your alley, Cool Mom Eats readers -- kids and nutrition . W…
It’s Friday, which means we're here to help you start planning your meals for next week! From scrumptious fish to a clever taco bar to meatballs that cook up in just minutes, we’ve got five dinners that will get you through the week ahea…
My kids are serious carb lovers (aren't we all?) and can't get enough of pasta and rice dishes. And I like a chewy white pasta as much as the next girl, but I also recognize it's not the most nutritious of all the grain options out there…
With my son starting preschool for the first time this fall, I have to start figuring out some preschool lunch ideas that are toddler-appropriate. He still lacks the teeth to eat anything that requires a thorough chewing. (Read: nuts or …
Let's talk about coconut sugar, since so many people in my life seem to be doing just that these days. I'm always trying to make healthier versions of the sweets I love (looking at you, sweet potato cupcakes ), which means I'm using natu…
I turned 40 a little over two years ago, and since then, I have packed on about 25 pounds. Call it stress, hormones, or just eating more than I should, but it happened. I finally got to the point where I wanted to do something about it, …
About a year ago this time, I was on the hunt for snack recipes to increase my breast milk supply. Because of all the interventions my lactation consultant recommended (skin to skin contact, pumping, and so on), changing up my snacks jus…
This week, the American Association of Pediatrics issued a statement about food additives and child health that parents will definitely want to check out because it touches on a lot of the issues we've all expressed concern about -- the …
Vacation time is supposed to be fun, and while parents often loosen up the food rules when we're on break, sometimes it can get a little out of control. Like, when it's the grandparents who are the ones sneaking those six extra cookies t…