12/11/2025
I am a strong believer in our children take on our habits and manneirisms. Don’t you agree??
Have you ever noticed your child says the same words you do, they roll their eyes or make the same faces you do? Their tone of voice or they way they walk- how they fold a towel, care for their room and the list goes on! They also pick up our BAD habits... they leave their shoes next to yours, or maybe they grab a bowl of ice cream every night like you do. Be the role model that you want to see in your children. Getting my children to “adult” age knowing they can cook, balance a checkbook and are functioning adults was a huge win for me- as parents we teach our children to be men or women. We want them to be respectful, kind, educated and “healthy” . Take a look in the mirror today and ask yourself- am I being the role model that my child needs to truly live an optimal healthy life?
I fed my kids Mc Donald’s- hell we all did but they will also tell you that they begged me to buy “real” Cheetos and not the Trader Joe’s crunchies! BTW Shane’s friends tell me know that they lived my snacks- 😀 Remember the foundation for healthy starts at an early age- be the role model you want them to look up to.
Here’s a yummy recipe I think everyone will love- Kid friendly health plan approved🙌🏻
Chicken zucchini poppers
Ingredients:
18.2 oz raw ground chicken breast~Yields 12 oz cooked (2 leans)
2 1/2 cups (9.95 oz) grated zucchini (leave peel on) (5 greens)
1/2 cup (1.76 oz) green onions, sliced (1 green)
1/4 cup cilantro, minced (1/4 condiment)
1 clove garlic, minced (1 condiment)
¾ tsp salt (3 condiments)
1/2 tsp pepper (1 condiment)
1 tsp olive oil (1 healthy fat)
Directions:
1. Mix ground chicken and remaining ingredients in large mixing bowl.
2. Grab a frying pan or skillet and grease with olive oil. From the bowl spoon out 8-10 nugget sized pieces onto the skillet.
3. Over medium heat cook the chicken poppers for five minutes on each side.
4. You can eat plain or serve with your favorite dip or sauce..
Serves 2:
Per serving: ~ 1 leaner, 3 green, 1 healthy fat and ~2.5 condiments