Chicken Coconut Curry
Flavours from spices and herbs, textures from coconut, chicken and sweet potatoes - and the very best of nutrients.
Let’s Make a Halloween Lantern
The carved pumpkin is a Halloween staple, and making one is a great family activity. Even small kids can get involved (though maybe not with the carving).
Dealing with Halloween Candy
Dreading all that sugar in Halloween candy? Learn how to deal with it in a healthy way, as suggested by nutritionist Liza Rowan, mother of two boys aged ten and twelve. To keep your kids healthy when they’re being loaded with all that (unwanted) candy… 1. Give a healthy meal before they head out trick […]
Can you bake the haze away?
Headlines: ‘Singapore affected by haze’ – and I can feel it, in my throat. Pollution index ‘hazardous’. But what’s haze about, really? They say eskimos have about 50 words for snow, we Singapore city dwellers as well as people in Malaysia and Indonesia have… smog. That’s what haze is, a man made problem for which […]
Greetings from the garden
Delicious food, great company and perhaps a trip somewhere – isn’t this what summer is about? Every summer, I travel back to my roots to Europe to enjoy the year’s best time together with my family and friends. Spending a lot of time outdoors, we are a hungry lot – and I’m responsible for the […]
Rain or shine – happy, healthy summer!
June is the month of summer in many parts of the world. Whilst kids finish their school term and holiday plans are made, friends and families in the Nordic countries gather to celebrate Midsummer. In Kangasala, my home town in the heart of the lake district in Southern Finland, it looks like the famous midnight […]
Give Daddy a Nudge
Mother’s day is just around the corner and whilst it’s nice to be surprised with a lovely treat, why not give dad and kids a bit of a nudge as to what you might be expecting? Dietitian, Sports Nutritionist – and a mother of three – Jane Freeman explains that industrially produced cakes and other […]
Is Sugar the Only Way? Healthier Alternatives to Children’s Birthday Treats
I do get it. I really do. It’s that one time in a year, the special day when wishes are granted, dreams come true. I am talking about birthdays, in particular, children’s birthday parties to which, along with my children, I get invited rather frequently. Maybe something like 10 to 15 times a year. I […]
Mediterranean Diet Puts Family First
We often get caught in a sea of information about healthy eating and especially what’s the best for our children. The information on the Internet is confusing or misleading, and sometimes it actually does take a dietetic qualification to decipher certain things – Claudia Correia, Yourfamily.Kitchen contributor and Dietitian at the Raffles Hospital in Singapore […]
Chinese New Year Goodies – Gong Xi Fa Cai!
With Chinese New Year (CNY) knocking our doors, one can definitely feel the bustling atmosphere, hear the cheery music and see the seas of red and gold almost everywhere in Singapore. This is what gets everyone – visitors and locals alike – excited for one of the biggest holidays in Asia. Yourfamily.Kitchen contributor and Singaporean-Chinese […]
How Sweet is Your Valentine?
We all need a little sweetness in our lives – especially at Valentines – and this can certainly be incorporated in to a healthy diet. Nutritionist Liza Rowan explains how: Many of us struggle with that mid-afternoon energy slump, or the infamous late night sweet-attack. Rather than fight these urges, and risk throwing the towel […]
Potatoes
As we learned from Nutritionist Liza Rowan’s live interview in BBC last week, potatoes are – low in fat – high in nutrients (especially Vitamin C, Potassium and Manganese), and – a good source of energy and fibre. What else do you need to know about this nutritious spud? Here are our potato facts: In […]
Busy week for Yourfamily.Kitchen Contributors
And, yes, we do have some dads on board as well. Our intercontinental design and tech team got together in Singapore on Monday January 12th. The following day, our Nutritionist Liza Rowan went global on BBC World News. We are super excited to spread the message of healthy eating around the world for the benefit […]
Nutritionist Liza Rowan on BBC World News
Yourfamily.Kitchen Nutritionist Liza Rowan was interviewed in BBC World News ny anchor Rico Hizon on 13th January, 2015 about the ‘humble’ potato and other nutrition insights, especially in Asia. See her interview now by clicking on ‘play’ below. See Liza’s healthy family recipes here. More about Liza here.
A healthy resolution to keep
New year is the time of resolutions – but can you actually keep them? Swapping conventional pasta, white rice and bread with whole grain produce does not require much of effort, yet it helps boost your family’s health and wellbeing. Why is ‘brown’ or wholegrain better? Nutritionist Liza Rowan explains: Whole-grains are made up of […]
Your favorite family recipe
All Yourfamily.Kitchen recipes have been tested, tried and approved by real families – from preparation methods down to the last bite. Our Bean Lasagna is a big hit with Mary (2,5 years) and her mum Susanna, founder of Yourfamily.Kitchen. What is your family’s favorite recipe? We’d love to know what works well for your family. […]
Nourishing recipes for the busy times
End of the year is the busiest time for many of us – but it should not be an excuse for not nourishing ourselves well, in advance of the celebrations. Be sure to pack a healthy snack or a light lunch with you and your kids, especially if you’re looking at a busy day ahead. […]
Find your nutritious meal inspiration at Yourfamily.Kitchen
Our fresh new website www.yourfamily.kitchen is now live with hand-picked, nutritionist approved family recipes anyone can cook in 30 minutes or less. This is the place to find all our nutritious and uncomplicated meal ideas, and we’re adding new ones every week. Search for specific ingredients you like – we also have numerous gluten and […]
Healthy Family Recipe – Chicken Stir-Fry
This quick and easy stir-fry – created by Nutritionist Liza Rowan – blends the tender texture of chicken, with the crunchiness of vegetables and nuts. Ready in 15 minutes, it offers a great balance of ‘macro nutrients’ (protein, carb and fats) with many added ‘phytonutrients’ from the colorful vegetables and seasoning. New research shows that […]
Meet our Nutritionist Liza Rowan
Mother of two boys aged 9 and 11, Liza left the corporate world to focus on her children, and to pursue a change of career. Her passion for natural health and wellness led to studies as a Holistic Nutrition Practitioner at the Institute of Holistic Nutrition, and Edison Institute of Nutrition, in Canada. Passionate about […]
Feeding the family
Of all the demands made on parents (and heaven knows there are many), feeding the family has to be the biggest. And when healthy, tasty and fast are part of the equation, the obstacles can seem insurmountable. Or so it felt to me.
Healthy Family Recipe with Salmon and Sweet Potato Wraps
Oily fish is a great source of essential healthy fats (omegas) – particularly important for a kid’s developing brain. Fish wraps are a big hit – children love making them, and the balance of protein and healthy carbs is a winner. See our latest recipe from Nutritionist Liza Rowan here.
Welcome to Yourfamily.Kitchen
Yourfamily.Kitchen helps parents put healthy and tasty food on the table. Every week, we share fresh new family recipes with you, all created by our team of nutritionists, dietitians and chefs. Our meal ideas have been road-tested on real families – we are all mums and dads – so you can be assured they work. […]
Boo hoo!
It is just me, or who dreads Halloween – for all the candy going down our kids’ throats? Whilst this fun celebration is a wonderful occasion to come together and have some good time, there are ways to make it healthier. Read nutritionist Liza Rowan’s tips on how. If you are planning on organising a […]
Frozen Banana Ghosts
Planning a Halloween party? Instead of candy, serve kids with these fancy frozen banana ghosts. Vitamins included! Recommended by nutritionist Liza Rowan.