other pasta dishes. Zucchini noodles made with a spiralizer — also known as “zoodles” — make a mean substitute for spaghetti. Pair them with your favorite marinara sauce or toss them in a slightly less decadent, but still delicious, alfredo. Vegetables can also be incorporated into other foods your children already know and love. Did you know you can make brownies with avocado and black beans? Slipping in a few healthier ingredients here and there can deliver the nutrients your kids need to power through a busy school week. If you want to foster long-lasting healthy eating habits, the best thing you can do is offer your child some agency. For example, saying to your child, “You can have the cauliflower or the broccoli. It’s up to you!” empowers them to make their own decision based on their preferences. Psychologists and social scientists, including the famed Dr. Maria Montessori, argue that when kids feel in charge of a decision, they are more likely to embrace the ability to choose, even if it’s between two kinds of vegetables. Ultimately, as a parent, you are in control of your child’s diet. Help them explore new foods and foster a positive culinary environment. Your kids will develop a taste for healthy eating in no time! GET YOUR KIDS TO EAT HEALTHIER THAN EVER
Do your kids get enough nutrients in their diet? If they’re like most kids, the answer is probably no. You want your children to eat more vegetables and less processed junk, but that’s easier said than done. Getting the average kid to chow down on a serving of broccoli is a chore. Food manufacturers have built an entire industry around our kids’ penchant for sugary cereal and fast food. However, a diet of processed foods can lead to a host of problems, including hindered brain development and even behavioral issues. A study in the American Journal of Public Health found links between poor diet and the development of depression in kids and teens. So, how can you encourage your kids to eat healthier foods? One way is through presentation. A mound of plain old veggies is unappealing, whether you’re 10 years old or 40. The solution is to think of vegetables as an ingredient rather than as a stand-alone dish. Take lasagna, for instance. You can easily modify this beloved Italian dish. Instead of using lasagna noodles, slice zucchini into thin, noodle-like strips and layer them as you would typical pasta. The same can be done for
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TIPS FOR LATE-SEASON BUCK HUNTING
lightly while getting set up in your tree or blind. Then as you lie in wait, gradually put on more layers. This will control your core temperature and keep your scent from alerting potential prey.
Deer season is winding down here in Louisiana, but that doesn’t mean you’ve missed your chance! Whether you’ve had an unlucky year or your wall has room for just one more trophy, our Southern winters still provide the opportunity to make the most of your license. Hunting this time of year is not without its challenges. Here are some helpful tips to land that prize buck in the new year. Look for Young Does One advantage of late-season hunting is that younger does enter estrus this time of year. While older females tend to be very sedentary and secluded while in heat, young does will still be out strutting their stuff. Where they go, bucks will follow, often with their guard down. Males are almost nocturnal this time of year. The more young mates are in an area, the more likely you are to find a buck active during hunting hours. Layer Gradually Perspiration can be a hunter’s worst enemy any time of year. While the weather may be cooler, we tend to wear more layers. Fight this urge. Dress
Keep a Flexible Schedule Unlike up north, our winters are sporadic. Temperatures can vary wildly from week to week, or even day to day. More heat means less rutting during hunting hours. Rather than set a hard date for a hunting trip, give yourself a range of time. Pay close attention to weather reports, and be ready to leave when you think the temperature will be right.
Don’t talk yourself out of enjoying the season to its fullest. There are still plenty of opportunity out there in the woods. By adjusting to the conditions of this time of year, you can make the most of your time and energy. We hunt because we have fun doing it, don’t we? Get out there and enjoy the season while it lasts!
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