Quick Healthy Meals For Busy Days

Quick Healthy Meals For Busy Days

S2, E5 – On this episode, Crystal discusses the hows and whys of healthy meals that are quick and easy to make for those busy homeschooling days! If you’re interested in learning some tips, and a few recipes, that won’t keep you in the kitchen all night, be sure to tune in! 

One cornerstone of homeschooling is facilitating our children’s learning resources and environment in a way that provides a well-rounded education. And that is what our homeschoolers get!  However, while parents spend many hours planning and implementing enriching curriculums, nutrition, and healthy eating can fall by the wayside.

We homeschool moms understand how busy our days can be, so it’s no surprise that we often turn to fast food options and convenient yet unhealthy snacks when hunger strikes. Fortunately, the good news is that healthy eating doesn’t have to be overly complicated. Listen in to learn more!

Quick and easy meal ideas:

●      Avocado-Egg Toast

●      Sweet Potato and Bean Quesadillas

●      Honey Chicken Stir-Fry

●      Chicken Veggie Packets

●      Zucchini and Sausage Stove Top Casserole

Snacks recipes:

●      Bell Peppers and Guacamole

●      Energy Balls

●      Peanut/Almond Butter, Honey, and Pear Open-faced Sandwich

Sources:

Energy Levels and Diet – Tufts Health & Nutrition Letter

U.S. Kids Get Majority Of Their Calories From Ultra-Processed Junk Foods: NPR

Childhood Nutrition Facts | Healthy Schools | CDC

Healthy Eating for Kids: Nutrients, Eating Habits, and Picky Eaters (healthline.com)

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