Kids’ Test Kitchen

Welcome to the Kids’ Test Kitchen! Whether your children are budding chefs or not, your kitchen is the perfect place to foster healthy imaginations and good eating habits. And there’s no one better to teach them than you! We’ll do our best to help you along the way with tips and recipes–so be sure to come back and check for updates.

Asian Pears and Tomatillos: Tart Treats

Posted on April 23, 2011 by St.Vincent Editorial Staff

Eating healthfully helps keep you looking and feeling your best. Adding the fruit and vegetable of the month to any meal will increase the meal’s flavor and nutritional value. Asian Pears Asian pears can be found in your local grocery … Continue reading →

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Recipes of the Month

Posted on March 28, 2011 by St.Vincent Editorial Staff

You’ve long told your children to eat their fruits and vegetables, but have you ever really investigated their health benefits? Often underrated, lettuce and pineapple are incredibly healthy, not to mention delicious. Lettuce, which aids in digestion and promotes liver … Continue reading →

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Cauliflower and Oranges: Sun-Kissed Sources of Vitamin C

Posted on February 21, 2011 by St.Vincent Editorial Staff

Eating healthy foods provides energy your child’s body needs. Oranges and cauliflower, the fruit and vegetable of the month, offer unique health benefits to any meal. Oranges provide 140 percent of the recommended dietary allowance of vitamin C, and they’re … Continue reading →

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An Early Start to a Healthy Balance

Posted on January 26, 2011 by St.Vincent Editorial Staff

Your toddler has moved beyond bottles and baby food. As his or her daytime schedule becomes more structured, it’s a perfect opportunity to find a balanced, nutritious diet. Your growing toddler has growing needs. As he or she becomes more … Continue reading →

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Safety Tips for Your Budding Chefs

Posted on January 26, 2011 by St.Vincent Editorial Staff

With the kitchen’s interesting objects, mouth-watering smells, and near constant activity, it’s inevitable that kids will want to help out in the kitchen. Such a desire can be great for parent/child bonding, but it also harbors potential pitfalls. By following … Continue reading →

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Creating Healthy Snacks That Kids Find Fun

Posted on January 26, 2011 by St.Vincent Editorial Staff

Sometimes it can feel like “Mission Impossible” for parents to find healthy snacks that are quick and kid-approved. Try these tips and recipes with your kids for a fun way to promote good health. Snacks can do a great job … Continue reading →

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