How to make kids eat healthy
November 27, 2020
Halloween Tradition
November 27, 2020
Now that you are up for the challenge of eating healthier, it’s important to look for some receipes that fit your family unique needs. I have reinvented myself as I have embraced my new home country, and I have been opened to change for the benefit of my family. My family’s healthier lifestyle and dynamics had me consider some do’s and don’ts that I was not used to. I remember when my husband and I just got married I started to cook my Ecuadorian food and he, a person who has been devoted to fitness and to watch the “calorie intake” his whole life, struggled with my approach, as the Ecuadorian food is delicious, but we really don’t care much about the calorie composition and balance and quality that our plate needs to reflect as for protein, carbohydrates and fats. I would fix country fried steak, rice and smashed potatoes, which was an insult to my husband’s strict mindset.
So, in order to walk my talk I came up with a healthier version of my Ecuadorian Chicken Stew, which is full of “camouflaged” and very exposed veggies, its super easy, fast to make and it’s a family favorite in our household. It caused some resistance at the beginning, but I never gave up and kept serving it at dinner time. I always remind my kids that the food that I prepare has tons of vitamin “L”, which stands for love, so they understand how important is for me that they eat it all.
Ingredients:
| 1 ½ Tomatoes | Zuchinni & Squash |
| ½ Onion | Carrots |
| 1 Bell pepper | Cauliflower |
| Garlic powder & Salt | 1 can of organic Sweet peas |
| 2 Chicken breasts | Cilantro |
| Avocado |
Preparation:
Cut the chicken in little squares and season it with garlic and salt.
Cut the zuchinni and squash, along with the carrots, cauliflower and have the sweet peas ready. Chop some cilantro.
Blend the tomatoes, onions and bell peppers with a cup and a half of water, salt and put it to boil. Once it boils, add the chicken and all the cut veggies. Lower the heat and time it for about 20-25 minutes. Make sure to taste and add garlic/salt as needed. Add the cilantro for extra flavor.
Once its cooked its ready to be served and you can add slices of avocado. Enjoy!
Wishing you health and happiness,
Gaby Pedersen
