With the winter season comes the inevitable colds and flu… but with healthy nutrition and taking vitamins, you can protect yourself from the nasty viruses going around.
As a busy mom, preparing healthy snacks and meals for your children and keeping up their immune function can be a challenge. Sixty-seven per cent of Canadian moms with kids 10 and under say healthy meals for their kids are often compromised because of busy and hectic schedules, a new survey commissioned by Bayer Healthcare Consumer Care reveals.
Here is a quick and healthy recipe that the whole family will enjoy.
Seared Cherry Tomato Pasta
Prep time: 15 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Portion Size: 4
Ingredients:
12 oz (340 g) spaghettini – since I’m sensitive to wheat, rice and spelt, I’ve substituted with corn pasta – the kids won’t even know the difference
2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil
2 cups (500 mL) cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
3 cloves garlic, sliced
1 pinch crushed hot pepper flakes
1/3 cup (75 mL) grated parmesan cheese (this can be added later if you’re dairy free like I am)
1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped fresh basil
Preparation:
In large pot of boiling lightly salted water, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Meanwhile, in large skillet, heat 1 tbsp of the oil over medium-high heat; sauté tomatoes until lightly seared, about 1 minute. Sprinkle with salt and toss to coat (you may add a tbsp of bread crumbs if you wish).
Remove from pan and set aside. Add remaining oil to pan; cook garlic and hot pepper flakes over medium heat until fragrant and softened, about 2 minutes. Add tomato mixture, pasta and reserved pasta water, stirring to combine. Toss with Parmesan cheese and basil.
*Recipe courtesy of CanadianLiving.com
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22 Comments
Consistency, in particular to taking a vitamin.
That they aren’t getting enough vitamins on a daily basis
My son is the picky one and I always worry that he isn’t getting enough variety and/or vitamins in his diet.
I worry my son isn`t enough veggies.. he eats alot of meat but throws the veggies on the floor. I have no idea how to get him to eat them. He is 21 months old
My youngest daughter loves her veggies but my oldest, not so much. I worry that she isn’t eating enough to get all the benefits. I need to try to incorporate more veggies into meals to increase my family’s intake.
That they are not eating enough veggies and therefore missing important nutrients!
not eating their veggies, no problem with fruit, but they need more veggies
not eating enough vegetables to get their daily vitamin needs
I worry that my daughter isn’t getting enough calcium and vitamin C. She takes a D vitamin daily but I’m thinking of adding a multi-vitamin as well.
My daughter hardly eats a thing and I really want her to get her vitamins naturally.
Too much sugar or not getting all the right nutrients
my 3yr old does
That they are not getting enough fruit and vegs
I always worry that they are not getting enough vitamins :/
My biggest concern is if my son is getting enough vitamins from all the food he eats.
I’m concerned about my son eating enough vegetables and fruits.
What is in the vitamins themselves.
That they get enough fruit and veg!
My kids are very picky when it comes to certain fruits and veggies so I often worry that they don’t get enough nutrients and vitamins that they need. I do try to supplement their diet with multivitamins but still make an effort to ensure they are eating healthy.
That they are getting enough vitamins & nutrients.
not getting enough vitamins per day…..
Balance! My kiddo gets on kicks where she will only eat one thing at a time.