Category: 12 Steps To Whole Food Search for: tips for eating right inexpensively Q: Dear GreenSmoothieGirl, I can’t afford to eat the way you suggest. Any ideas? A: Most people base their purchasing decisions on taste, convenience, price, appearance, and shelf… Chocolate Beet Cake and Frosting Chocolate Beet Cake This cake is great for birthdays and parties. My kids beg for this decadent but nutritious dessert. I also have other fabulous uses for… Flax Seed Uses Flax seed uses are featured prominently in my recipe collections, especially the dehydrated/crunchy snacks and breakfasts–as well as the good fats and whole-grain chapters of 12 Steps. Here’s a… a day in the life . . . Q: Dear GreenSmoothieGirl, I’m trying to figure out what to feed my family, now that we’re committed to eating right, so I’m wondering what your family eats every day…. Eliminate junk food On this next suggestion for helping kids to eat right, I’m going to mince no words: eliminate junk food. Get rid of the worst choices from your fridge and pantry…. Teach children at home Teach children at home, in age-appropriate ways, about nutrition, since that’s where most food prep and eating takes place anyway.I once taught my children about the three parts of a… Parental responsibilities and rights You might consider that part of parental responsibilities and rights includes keeping your talk about nutritious food positive, while expecting some reaction to your changes toward good nutrition.Avoid adopting the… Parenting Skills for Young Children My next week of blogging will be about one of my favorite topics, possibly the #1 question I am asked—and the one I care about most. How do I…