In a world increasingly filled with social media, video games and television, we find ourselves under a constant barrage of artificial light; particularly the notorious blue-light emitted from screens A growing body of scientific literature…
From skincare to snacks, artificial ingredients seem to be in just about every product. When diving deeper into the rabbit hole of these sneaky chemicals, there’s a key detail that is often left out of…
Most hot chocolate mixes are filled with processed sugars, natural flavors, emulsifiers, and more. To put it bluntly, they don’t cut it. That’s why we choose to make our own nourishing hot chocolate recipe at…
The truth is: labels are confusing. What is marketing? What is true information? How do we discern if a food is healthy or not? What is a meaningless food label? We at My SuperHero Foods aim…
As our lives have become busier and more hectic, we've become increasingly reliant on ultra processed foods for ourselves and our children. Unfortunately, the convenience of these foods comes at a significant cost to our…
We’ve all heard the saying: “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Whole fruit is a favorite SuperHero food in our household—we always prefer them over fruit juice. Plus, whole fruits, including apples, provide…
Sunflower seeds are awesome! Seeds and nuts contain many vitamins and minerals that our bodies need. Sunflower seeds have many other benefits too including boosting the immune system and providing anti-inflammatory advantages. Sunflower seeds also…
Raw milk is a wonder food. There are so many health benefits of raw milk that it is well worth the sometimes difficult search to find a good source. However, there is a lot of…
Salmon is one of our favorite SuperHero Foods and one that we try to eat often, but sourcing the safest, nutrient dense salmon is nuanced. Here are some tips when buying safe salmon. A little…
We love this homemade rhubarb soda recipe because it's a great way to eat seasonally. One of my favorite things about buying produce at farmer’s markets and connecting with growers is learning about new foods…
Breakfast cereal is so ubiquitous today that it’s hard to imagine a grocery store or breakfast table without the brightly colored boxes covered with exclamations about taste, colors, shapes, and various statements about health. But…
Cooking at home is a big deal for our family. It’s an awesome way to spend time with the kids, choose the best quality ingredients, save money, and build skills (both for you and the…
Our digestive system is the frontline of our health. It breaks down our food and metabolizes it into energy and many many compounds that our bodies use for day-to-day functioning. Taking care of our digestive…
Breakfast is often referred to as the most important meal of the day, and this statement rings particularly true for children. Starting the day with a healthy breakfast provides a range of incredibly important benefits…
Breakfast can be a challenge. There is so much going on in the morning with trying to get everyone dressed and ready for school, work, and whatever else is going on that day. It’s no…
I don’t know about you, but I LOVE my morning coffee. I remember my mom would drink coffee straight black first thing in the morning, and we often hear that black coffee is the “healthiest”…
Artificial colors are in so many foods these days, particularly foods marketed towards children. Candy, cake frosting, cereals, yogurt, pickles, and so much more are colored with these artificial ingredients. Even many medicines include artificial…
Easy, quick snacks are a necessity for every parent. Hungry kids are not happy kids! But so many of the processed snacks available in the store are full of artificial colors, natural flavors, and seed…
Most of the cereal and granola you find at the store today is ultra-processed, not very fresh, and made with seed oils. That’s why we choose to make our nutrient-dense no seed oils granola recipe…
One of the best ways to say #HelloHealthySugarMindset is to make at home with your kiddos! And there's nothing easier than this 5 ingredient peanut butter cookie recipe! A healthy sugar mindset is not just about…
Seasonal eating is an excellent way to keep a diverse diet, eat fresh foods, and engage with your local growers and economy. Winter seasonal eating also helps your body stay in sync with your environment.…
Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is one of our favorite healthy fats. Since it is best used raw or at very low temperatures, we love making salad dressings with EVOO, dipping bread or veggies in…
A recent study by Consumer Reports found high levels of heavy metals in chocolate. A similar report on Consumer Lab was published at about the same time. As long-time lovers of chocolate, particularly dark chocolate,…
We love making desserts at home because it means quality time with the family, building practical skills, and making something fresh and high quality! Plus, making your own sweets at home is a great way…
Ice cream is a nutrient-dense food. Wait, what? You read that right! BUT there is a huge difference between store-bought ice cream and a homemade ice cream recipe made with high quality, nutrient-dense ingredients. Many…
Is monk fruit and stevia healthy? They come from nature AND they don’t have any calories? Sounds a bit too good to be true… Let’s explore. Monk fruit or siraitia grosvenorii, the scientific name, is…
Chocolate chip cookies are a fun and easy treat to make at home. Plus, when you make cookies at home, you get to choose the best quality ingredients! Nutrient density is key. We can choose…
Sleep. It’s one of the most important aspects of our children’s development and wellness. Yet, most children don’t get enough sleep. Quality sleep is associated with many, many benefits for kids including improved attention, behavior,…
Sugar is added to and hidden in most processed foods, and we’re eating more ultra processed foods than we ever have. That's why it's incredibly important to build a healthy relationship with sugar when your…
For quite some time, I looked at making dinner as a chore. Sometimes I even dreaded it! But everything changed when I started to shift my perspective on cooking. It helped me to appreciate the…
We talk often about the benefits of cooking at home, but if you think cooking is overwhelming, time consuming, or hard, that might not be enough to drive you towards cooking more often. If cooking…
Store-bought salves can be filled with fragrance and other ingredients Use this easy beeswax salve recipe to protect you and your family's skin.
We all love fresh scents and clean aromas. This is why the ingredient “fragrance” is in many household and skincare products, including lotion, shampoo, laundry detergent, deodorant, and even baby wipes. However, these scents are…
When you think of gummies, what comes to mind? For many (myself included), gummies remind us of those sugary snacks we had packed in our lunch boxes growing up. And while I loved gummies and…
At My SuperHero Foods, we LOVE to think of ways to get our community involved. While we were deep in the illustration process for our newest book, My SuperHero Sleep, our amazing illustrator, Elizabeth Evey,…
I have some wonderful memories of Halloween growing up. My favorite part was organizing and sorting my Halloween candy with my sisters and friends As a parent, I want to give my kids a fun…
We talk often about the amount of artificial ingredients in our food. That’s overwhelming enough, but when we add harmful chemicals, like phthalates, that are in household products and cleaning supplies…whew! It’s a lot to…
I get it! For many families, an early dinner is hard to work into the schedule. Working late, afternoon and early evening activities for the kids, traffic, and life. It already hard to cook at…
A nutrient-dense lunch has tremendous benefits for our kiddos! It is such a wonderful opportunity to load them up with real, whole SuperHero Foods that will build their bodies and minds. I get it…packing a…
Sleep experts will agree that sleeping has a plethora of amazing benefits for kids. In fact, quality sleep doesn’t just provide benefits. It’s a necessity for a child’s development, and you can give your kids…
Seed oils are a group of inflammatory seed oils that are linked to inflammation and other health conditions. They are in all kinds of pastries, restaurant food, and “healthy” granola bars. We dedicated an entire…
Sugar isn't the enemy. We're never advocating it as such. And it's not about avoiding it completely, but to be mindful about the amount of sugar you consume, to consider where it comes from, and…
Prioritizing local food from local farms may be one of the most worthy causes in terms of our bodies, our communities, and our planet. By supporting local, you are ensuring that your food budget goes…
“Big Food” refers to the major food and beverage corporations in the United States. Some well known examples of Big Food companies include Kellogg’s, Post, Kraft, General Mills, Nestlé, and Coca-Cola. Like other monopolies, Big…
Reading food labels is an essential part of eating well, buying smart, and caring for your health. In fact, I think this critical skill should be taught in all schools. Why? Our health is our…
The main concern we hear about healthier whole foods is that it’s too expensive, but we believe that with a little research, organization, planning, and creativity, it’s possible to eat well on a budget. We’ll…
Did you know that the US wastes 30-40 percent of the food we produce? That’s crazy!! And about 39 percent of that waste happens in our home. Wasted food is wasted energy, time, and money.…
Fresh produce makes up most of the list of SuperHero Foods we promote, and for good reason! Broccoli, berries, avocados, and all of the rest have so many fantastic nutrients to offer us. Berries have…
Eating well is one of the best ways to care for your health, but high-quality food can be expensive. Unfortunately, our food system priorities profit and quantity over quality, and many of the cheaper and…
We believe that cutting industrial seed oils from your diet may be one of the most important steps you can take to improve your health. It's hard to avoid seed oils because they are everywhere…
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