Katie

Katie
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Katie is a native of Portland, Oregon and lives in Tigard with her two young children and husband Rob. She is a cooking enthusiast, athlete, and a graphic designer by trade. She has spent the last 15 years learning about health and nutrition, mastering the art of healthy cooking for weight loss and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Her passion for food comes from her own experience losing weight and craving something delicious along the way. She is the author of a cookbook, and she continues to write recipes on her blog Eating Lean & Green. She writes with the intention to provide healthy alternatives for favorite foods that not only fuel your body, but taste good enough that you'll want to share them with the people that you love.
Healthy school Lunch

5 Simple and Healthy School Lunch Ideas

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Last month I wrote about children's daily nutrition needs for every age. This month I am sharing a few healthy school lunch ideas that reflect those nutritional needs and offer a healthy balance of...
Nutrition

Children’s Daily Nutrition for Every Age

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I'm a little embarrassed to confess that I have been coasting on my own general ideas about food and nutrition to feed my kiddos, who are now 11 and 8 years old. Lately, my daughter has...
screen

Set Time Limits on Technology with Screen

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If your family is like mine, monitoring your kids' screen time and media exposure throughout the week is a constant worry. With schools now utilizing technology like iPads more often, our kids are spending...
Salad

Summer Cilantro Lime Quinoa Salad

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I love making salads in the summer while the produce is in peak season and the flavors are amazing. The next time you're at a farmers market, grab some fresh cherry tomatoes, yellow corn, cilantro,...
brown bag adventures

Beat the Dog Days of Summer with Brown Bag Adventures!

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Several weeks in, and we are just getting settled into the long, second half of summer when the days get hot and our activities die down. With neighbors and friends scattering for their own summer plans,...
pie with roller

A Healthy Twist on Fruit Pie

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Summer has arrived, and so has the fruit! For our family, this means making fresh fruit pies. They are so delicious! The only problem is that as much as we love our pie, it seems...
Veggie Sloppy Joes for PDX Moms Blog

Veggie Loaded Sloppy Joes {Recipe}

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Veggies are this recipe's best kept secret. Shhh... don't tell the kids! Trying to get your kids to eat a few servings of vegetables every day can be challenging, especially if you've got picky eaters...
pine street market

A Family Visit to the New Pine Street Market

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Have you ever dreamed of what your ultimate lunch or dinner might look like if you could choose a combination of your favorite foods from the top chefs in Portland? Hold your breath no...
pea leek soup recipe

Green Goo for Lunch? Why Pea Leek Soup is a Grab and Go Favorite...

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Pea Leek Soup is one of my favorite ways to get in veggies for the day. I love that you can pack in so many servings of healthy greens without having to face another plate...
zucchini noodles

Lemon Zucchini Noodles {Recipe}

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The other week I was invited to lunch for a small gathering at a friend's house. I was pressed for time and needed to bring something healthy to share. I grabbed the zucchini from my...