Disclosure: I participated in a Google chat hosted by Chef Jessica and McDonald’s of Eastern New England on providing wholesome nutrition strategies during the busy summer months. I received the same tote featured for participation which includes a McDonald’s gift card, but no additional compensation was received.
Summer months are tough. The weather’s nice, it’s filled with cookouts and parties, and we are frequently grabbing dinner as we say in our family, “on-the-road.”
A few weeks ago I took part in a Google Hangout, hosted by McDonald’s of Eastern New England where myself and other New England moms shared some of our healthy tips for nutrition with busy families.
While certainly McDonald’s shared some information on how the brand has changed to include more healthy fruit and vegetable options, the chat was more focused on realistic activities and ideas, that as mom’s we use throughout the course of our daily experiences. Watch the video to find out what new menu item McDonald’s will include as choices for children in their Happy Meals very soon!
As a thank you, McDonald’s provided me with a fun summer tote and has offered another one for readers to win! Enter the Rafflecopter giveaway below!
Disclosure: I participated in a Google chat hosted by Chef Jessica and McDonald’s of Eastern New England on providing wholesome nutrition strategies during the busy summer months. I received the same tote featured for participation, but no additional compensation was received.
Other mom’s featured in the chat were Melanie from Melanie in the Middle and Pam from Mom Does Reviews.
We stay healthier by using portion control plates and drinking more water. I do love my iced tea but i try to brew it instead and not use any sugar. I try to drink lots of water though and eat more fruits and vegetables.
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I love that McDonald’s is offering more salad options and more apples. I love apples and their salads but they’re not as nutritional as I want. I can’t wait for new healthier meals.
it’s no secret – we keep fresh fruit and veggies in the fridge, and we keep even more in the freezer so that we never run out! we do prefer to freeze our own fresh fruits and veggies, but will buy already-frozen in a pinch.
Our best kept secret to healthy eating is setting a good example for each other. We are all on the same page and don’t tempt each other with unhealthy foods. We don’t buy any tempting junk foods either. We try to have at least one veggie and fruit with our meals.
Veggies are a must every day. My son is very picky and avoids junk food.
One of the changes for Happy Meals is that customers will now have a choice between a bag of apples or a strawberry yogurt tube. Milk, water, or juice will be the only choice of drink for a Happy Meal.
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Make food fun!
Home cooked meals.
I try to have fruits and veggies cut up at all times for a quick and healthy snack option.
we try to add fresh produce instead of boxed foods,avoid junk food and drink water over soda
Our family’s secret is to always offer vegetables and fruits at every meal.
I try to find fun ways to get the kids active during the summer.
The secret is to not offer anything else other than healthy options in your house. Junk food is left as treats on rare occasions in our house.
Water, milk or juice drink options only, and yogurt and apple slices
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Eating Salads a few times a week!
we eat alot of fresh fruits and veggies
we keep healthy snacks on hand.
The only drinks available in the Happy Meal is Milk, Juice or water.
i make sure theres veggie or fruit with every meal
Eating home cooked meals more then we eat out, but when we do eat out we pick the healthiest options and watch portions.
Looking to see the ingredients of items!
This month McDonald’s started the option of adding a pack of apples or a yogurt to the kid’s meal. My boys love the apples!
We have veggies everyday, this way my son will become used to veggies
I have my kids try two bites of anything that we have. I found that if it is something they don’t know, they will automatically hate the first bite but once they have the second they realize it isn’t so bad and will usually eat more.
For snacks through the day and at meal time we always have fruit or veggies.
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Drinking more water, eating fruits and veggies more!
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More salads, yogurt and apples!
We started our first mini garden this year! We are having so much fun growing our own fruits and vegetables! Little Carter has never liked green beans…and now that we are growing them…he eats them right when we pick them! Tonight we picked 6 strawberries and about 8 green beans…and he ate all the green beans first! Amazing! He is having so much fun!
We only eat fast food one time a month 🙂
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Eat more veggies
we always add the veggies and fruits the kids love
only drinks available in the Happy Meal is Milk, Juice and water
Try to eat something light every meal and have at least two vegetables and a fruit for every meal.
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They will be getting more fruit and less fries. They can also choose gogurt for their happy meal as an option.
The key to our family is being prepared. If we have a variety of healthy snacks, we eat healthy. If not, we would eat whatever junk was around.
I love the change they made by adding the Yogurt! Carter loves those and I know he will pick them alot!
Our best kept secret to healthy eating is to never buy unhealthy foods 🙂
eating veggies
drink water!
eat your vegetables!
We make sure we keep healthy snacks in an easily-accessible place where my kids can grab them on the go.
I try to serve a salad and vegies at every dinner.
We fill half our plate with veggies!