Lunch Date Newsletter #26

Hello friends! Welcome back to another Wednesday news & recipe roundup. It’s lunch date time!

Fun fact: It’s National Grapefruit Month! Did you know that grapefruit got its name because it grows in clusters like grapes?

In this post, you’ll learn…

• Supplements may contain undeclared allergens
• Children are getting kidney stones – what’s causing them?
• Ideas for having a more peaceful food shopping experience with your kids
• 5 Healthy snacks to keep on hand

And more!

But First…What I’ve Been Up To:

(L-R): (1) Adding an orchid to my buffet created instance calm. (2) My clementine contribution to a Super Bowl party. They’re naturally vibrant and beautiful, and can satisfy a sweet tooth. (3) The cutest photo on instagram this week, reposted from Giselle’s account.

What I’m Reading:

Food, Nutrition & Health:

• People with food allergies should be very careful when choosing supplements, which may contain undeclared ingredients. GNC, Target, Wal-Mart, Walgreens have been accused of selling adulterated “herbals” – The New York Times
• What’s In Those Supplements? – The New York Times
• I see a trend coming…Sales of sprouted grains to reach $250 million in five years, expert predicts – Food Navigator
• More children developing kidney stones; diet may be culprit – Chicago Tribune
• White potatoes should be allowed under WIC, says IOM report – EurekAlert
• I really enjoyed this post by my friend and fellow Registered Dietitian, Cynthia Sass: 6 Things You Should Know About Working With a Nutritionist – Health Magazine
• The Oat: A Tribute – Caitlin W Howe

The Kitchen:

• 15 Classic Mixing Bowls with Pouring Spouts – The Kitchn
• A Better Way to Store Trash Bags: Hang Them on a Roller! – The Kitchn

Parenting:

• The Only Baby Book You’ll Ever Need – The New York Times
• 10 Great Ideas for Getting Your Kids Involved in Grocery Shopping – Catherine McCord (of Weelicious) for the Food Network

What I’m Salivating Over: 

Breakfast:

• Cranberry Orange Granola – Cookie + kate
• Spinach Millet Egg Bake – Naturally Ella

Snacks:

• 5 Healthy Snacks to Keep on Hand – Well Plated
• Oatmeal Cranberry Almond Bars – Health Magazine

Soups:

• Chickpea, Tomato, and Spelt Soup – Martha Stewart
• Taco Soup – Cooking Classy

Main Courses:

• Armenian Inspired Meatballs – Style & Chocolates
• Lemon Chicken Romano – Cooking Classy
• Almond Crusted Chicken with Strawberry Balsamic Sauce – Cooking Classy
• Chopped Chicken Sesame Noodle Bowls – Pinch of Yum
• Pea Guacamole and Seared Halloumi Soft Tacos – Salt & Wind

 Desserts:

• Ginger Coconut Poached Pears with Maple Glazed Walnuts – Nourish RDs
• Chocolate Covered Dried Fruit – Hip Foodie Mom
• Soft and Chewy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies – Nutritious Eats
• Healthy Molasses Cookies – Eat, Live, Thrive
• Hedgehog Shortbread Cookies with Chocolate + Walnut – Six in the Suburbs

See you for another Wednesday lunch date next week!

I’d love to hear from you: What was one thing that made you happy last week?