Do you have a picky eater who might never try cauliflower but loves to eat rice? Or have leftover fresh cauliflower and not know what to make with it?
Why not have a little fun have in the kitchen and make cauliflower rice! [Read more…] about How to Make Cauliflower Rice
Research has found significant associations between positive family and parent interpersonal dynamics at family meals and reduced risk for childhood overweight (1). What does a positive family and parent interpersonal dynamic at family mealtime look like? This simply means that there was warmth, group enjoyment, and parental positive reinforcement. Additionally, research has shown significant associations between positive family and parent food-related dynamics (1) i.e. the family had a healthier relationship with food that ultimately reduced the risk of childhood obesity.
The first step to creating this supportive and encouraging environment that will have health benefits for your child is to gather at the table during meals and have a conversation. We know conversations with kids isn’t always the easiest thing, so begin a conversation with them on their level and where they are at emotionally and intellectually that day. Whether you talk about the meal you prepared, about the school day, other activities or even something totally random, family mealtime is a time you have without distractions.
Some ways to encourage your children to learn about food is by started the conversation with something fun and imaginable! A simple prompt like “if you were a season, which season would you be?” is an opportunity that could lead into talking about the current season and discuss what types of foods you are serving that might be from their favorite season or the current one. By engaging your children in discussion about the foods they eat, the can become interested in learning about more foods. Possibly opening the door to trying new foods!
No matter what you talk about with your family at dinner tonight be sure to make it fun and encourage them to ask questions!
If you are looking for more ways to offer your children new foods, check out our post on how to offer new foods!
Catfish is a favorite in many summer dinners. This recipe takes on a more healthy approach by baking the catfish and using a panko breadcrumb which gives it a great crunch and taste. [Read more…] about Baked Parmesan Catfish
Did you know most of the catfish for purchase in supermarkets are raised on a catfish farm? Did you also know there are catfish farmer right here in Texas? Catfish farmer, Darrell Bowers, shows us how a Texas Catfish farm is operated in a highlight from Texas Farm Bureau’s Texas Table Top. [Read more…] about Meet a Catfish Farmer
like a daunting task; however, you can be sure to take home a fresh fish with these simple checks:Always remember to ask your local fish market or grocery store, when they are delivered fresh fish and how long the fish has been in the cooler. Be sure to use fresh fish within two days of purchase. If you do not plan on cooking with fish within two days freeze the fish for later use.
Learn more about How-to-select-fresh-catfish with these easy steps.
If you want more tips on how to incorporate seafood into your dinners, check out our tips!
If you are unsure about cooking seafood, check out our safety tips here.
