GET READY FOR GOOD NUTRITION IN NOVEMBER!
3 Tips to Get Your Picky Eaters to Eat the Veggies Their Bodies Need
1. LET THEM HELP.
It might seem strange that November — when millions of Americans gather around the dinner table to show gratitude through lavish Thanksgiving feasts — has recently been dubbed Good Nutrition Month. But it’s true; now is the time to pay extra attention to the nutrients your body needs to maintain its healthy state through the new year. the holiday season kicks into full gear, it becomes much easier to overlook. With colder weather keeping you inside, the cravings for heartier meals and delicious baked goods leave parents struggling to encourage their picky eaters to consume anything nutritious. If you’re finding it more difficult than usual to convince your child to eat their greens, here are some tips to keep in mind! While mindful eating is a habit families know they should practice year-round, once
color will mask the inclusion, ensuring your little one gets a good share of fiber-rich nutrients while being none the wiser.
If your child has grown out of the toddler stage and is still resistant to eating their vegetables, child psychologists say you should have them help with the cooking process. The excitement and anticipation that comes with getting to prepare the vegetables can encourage kids to try a couple bites during dinnertime. Cheese can undoubtedly make veggies more appealing for your little ones. When making their favorite mac ‘n’ cheese dish, consider adding broccoli and peas to the sauce. The cheese will mask most of the veggie flavor, and your kids won’t care as much! Another option for really picky eaters is to purée vegetables, like sweet potatoes, into the cheese sauce. The bright orange 2. CHEESE IT UP!
3. GET ‘BEEFY’ WITH YOUR VEGGIES.
If your kids are fans of meat-based pasta sauces, meatballs, or sloppy Joes, you can substitute some of the ground beef with finely chopped mushrooms. Since the meaty texture of the tasty fungi is similar to ground beef, it’ll be hard for kids to notice the difference. Riced cauliflower can also be mistaken for tender ground beef when cooked in darker sauces and gravies. While it can be frustrating to negotiate with a picky eater, especially during the holidays, don’t lose hope. Try out these three tasty tips and observe Good Nutrition Month with a little more ease.
No Questions Asked Anyone who has been through the job-search process knows just how frustrating it can be. All sorts of obstacles can turn even the most qualified applicants away, but for job seekers who have disabilities, have spent time in prison, or who are otherwise marginalized, those obstacles can be impossible to surmount. However, one bakery in Yonkers, New York, shows that hiring applicants based on their willingness to work, rather than an applicant’s background, can actually create a thriving business and help rebuild a community.
This Company’s Hiring Policy Deserves All the Brownie Points
to put their name and phone number on a list. When their name comes up in the queue, they’ll receive a job offer. No one can better exemplify the good Greyston Bakery does for its community than Dion Drew. When he
Greyston Bakery began in 1982, founded by Bernie Glassman. He and his wife had a vision for a business that wouldn’t just make money, but would also give back to the community by providing things such as health care, social services, housing, and childcare for the struggling members of the Yonkers community. After 37 years, Greyston Health Services, Inc., the nonprofit arm of Greyston Bakery, does just that. Currently, Greyston Bakery employs 150 full-time workers, and they are ranked in the top 10% of B Corporations worldwide. Ben & Jerry’s ice cream uses Greyston Bakery’s brownies in their ice cream, Delta Airlines features them on international flights, and brownie connoisseurs everywhere can purchase them at their local Whole Foods.
was released from prison in 2009, he had three felonies on his record and no hope of getting a job. He almost went back to a life of selling drugs to make ends meet, but instead, he got a job offer at Greyston. Ten years and several promotions later, Dion owns a car and a three- bedroom house where he, his fiancée, and his kids live. “I accomplished all the goals I set out for myself,” said Drew in an interview. “I want to be a positive influence now. I want to see Yonkers and my community grow.”
Glassman’s vision has been largely realized, all while the bakery continues to hire from the Yonkers community, “no questions asked.” An applicant is required only
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