Healthy Eating with Patty James
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Patty James is passionate about the art and science of cooking and Natural Health. Patty holds a BS in Holistic Nutrition and is a graduate student working toward her PhD. She is also a Certified Natural Chef, who teaches whole foods cookery. Ongoing Kids Can Cook classes and Summer Camp for Kids are popular choices for kids of all ages. Patty also offers private birthday parties and events. Local public schools have asked Patty to teach cooking and nutrition at either her school or their school and the kids love it! The Patty James Food Guide (think Food Pyramid, only better!) is also available and is being incorporated into various schools. It explains what to eat and why as well as portions and it color-codes to the part of the body that the food group supports.
Eating well is not only possible in the busy life you lead, it is essential to living a balanced life. Through the process and pleasure of cooking we recognize the connection of all beings to each other. Food is more nurturing to body and spirit when we are part of the process.
You can become part of the process of your own health and well being through cooking classes, seminars and nutritional consultations with Patty James.
You will learn how to prepare beautiful, delicious, health-supportive foods for yourself and your family.
Here are some ideas for healthy lunches and snacks. Remember kids love to be part of the process and have a more sophisticated palate than many parents realize. Take your child to the grocery store and show them how to read labels. Have them make their own lunches and do try to use organic ingredients.
Sprouted Grain Tortilla rolled with any of the following: Hummus, grated carrots and shredded lettuce. Roast turkey, Caesar dressing and lettuce or maybe grated cheese, sprouts and guacamole. Use your imagination and try to balance protein, carbohydrates and good fats.
Peanut or almond butter with real fruit jam on whole grain bread. A granola bar and an apple (be sure to check labels on granola bars as most are simply candy bars) Celery, carrot sticks and jicama with an orange and some string cheese.
Remember kids like finger foods that aren't too messy to eat. Vegetables and fruits are always a health-supporting snack. A slice of leftover chicken breast or slice of baked tempeh or perhaps a small container of beans and rice are great snacks. Try to avoid food with labels!
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