Disclosure: I participated in a Google chat hosted by Chef Jessica and McDonald’s of Eastern New England on providing wholesome nutrition strategies during the busy summer months. I received the same tote featured for participation which includes a McDonald’s gift card, but no additional compensation was received.
Summer months are tough. The weather’s nice, it’s filled with cookouts and parties, and we are frequently grabbing dinner as we say in our family, “on-the-road.”
A few weeks ago I took part in a Google Hangout, hosted by McDonald’s of Eastern New England where myself and other New England moms shared some of our healthy tips for nutrition with busy families.
While certainly McDonald’s shared some information on how the brand has changed to include more healthy fruit and vegetable options, the chat was more focused on realistic activities and ideas, that as mom’s we use throughout the course of our daily experiences. Watch the video to find out what new menu item McDonald’s will include as choices for children in their Happy Meals very soon!
As a thank you, McDonald’s provided me with a fun summer tote and has offered another one for readers to win! Enter the Rafflecopter giveaway below!
Disclosure: I participated in a Google chat hosted by Chef Jessica and McDonald’s of Eastern New England on providing wholesome nutrition strategies during the busy summer months. I received the same tote featured for participation, but no additional compensation was received.
Other mom’s featured in the chat were Melanie from Melanie in the Middle and Pam from Mom Does Reviews.
We always have fruit for breakfast!
Apples cut up and dipped with yogurt
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make every meal colorful with fruits and veggies
my kids love pankcakes so I sneak veggies in there , they also love smoothies another easy place to sneak in veggies
Add fresh, natural herbs and spices when cooking rather than salt and such–so much flavor with added health benefits.
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-Can choose apples or low fat strawberry yogurt as a Happy Meal Treat
-Milk, water or juice will be the only beverage choices for Happy Meals
I wouldn’t call it a secret, but we like to eat veggies and fruit from our own garden.
I cut up fruits and veggies and keep baggies in the fridge for quick healthy snacking.
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We try to eat at least one serving of fruit with every meal.
We always grow a garden in the summer and have lots of fruit trees so we eat fresh all summer and fall and can for winter and spring.
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McDonalds is now offering sliced apples or Yogurt as an option in their Happy Meals.
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Lots of vegetables!
Fresh fruits and vegetables and family meals help us stay healthy!
fruit smoothie is the best in the mornings
eat alot of fruit and veggies
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We have veggies with every meal
I grate veggies into the spaghetti sauce
for us it’s moderation.
we eat all the “bad” foods,but we don’t gorge on them.
Grow a garden every year, and for at least a few months have FRESH vegetables.
Did you know McDonalds has oatmeal at most locations? Delicious! This is my family’s favorite, very filling and healthy- and not just for breakfast: Try adding fruit to some uncooked oatmeal, then mix with flavored yogurt for a dessert that won’t make you feel guilty.
We don’t keep junk food in the house
We eat lots of fruits and vegetables. We eat less red meat, more fish and very little frying ( the frying was the hardest to give up!)
we have fresh fruits and veggies with every meal, that’s our secret!
We do raw veggie juices
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Fresh vegetables and steamed seafood.:)
I love to have fruit for breakfast.
We always have a salad with dinner
I let my kids choose what fruits and veggies they would like at the store.They will pick them over cookies.
Our trick to healthy eating is cooking at home more often than not, and eating sensibly when eating out.
I add vegtible to foods my chilren like, for example I put peas in mac and cheese
Vitamins, exercising at least 5 days a week, and eating healthy. ( fruits, veggies, lean meats & lots of water).
We serve fruits and veggies with every meal.
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We eat whole wheat breads.
We always have carrots and celery available as a snack.
Cooking at home instead of going out to eat is a great way to be healthy!
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Don’t keep junk food in the house. You can’t eat it if it isn’t available!
We eat healthy by adding fruit to each meal
We love vegetables from the garden.