Whole Foods for "The Whole Family" and yours too!

Here is a list of Cookbooks that can help you get your family on track with nutrition. You may want to try your local library or LLL Lending Library for some of these titles or order from La Leche League International or Amazon.com. I have stars beside my personal favorites!

Johnson, Roberta
WHOLE FOODS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY**
LLLI, 2nd rev. ed., 1993
Revised edition of the classic LLL cookbook. Contains more than 900 kitchen-tested recipes contributed by mothers all over the world, complete with nutritional analysis for each recipe. Filled with time-saving make-ahead meals, ideas for using leftovers, special diet and allergy recipes. Includes meat and meatless dishes, ethnic foods, whole grain breads, desserts, snacks, and sandwiches. Available in English and French.

Kenda, Margaret
WHOLE FOODS FOR BABIES AND TODDLERSLLLI, 2001
This beginning guide into the world of whole foods helps mothers to introduce their babies to solids and to encourage healthful eating for all ages. It contains updated information on the inferiority of processed and packaged baby food and the superiority of whole foods. (Reviewed in NEW BEGINNINGS, Nov-Dec 2002.)

La Leche League International
WHOLE FOODS FOR KIDS TO COOK
LLLI, 1995
A cookbook aimed specifically at children who want to try out their skills in the kitchen. Divided in to two sections: "Beginning to Cook" for preschoolers and very basic, and "Now You're Cooking," for the over-fives. Easy-to-follow instructions throughout the book. (Reviewed in NEW BEGINNINGS, Nov-Dec 2002.)

Sears, William, Peter Sears, and Sean Foy
DR. SEARS' LEAN KIDS: Lifestyle, Exercise, Attitude, Nutrition**
New American Library, 2003
A positive and practical guide to promoting good family nutrition and fitness, especially targeted to parents of children between the ages of six and 12. The LEAN program addresses Lifestyle, Exercise, Attitude and Nutrition, and teaches the reader how and why to make healthy, wise lifestyle choices, exercise for 30-60 minutes a day regularly, speak positively to oneself and others, and make nutritious choices.

Sears, William, Martha Sears & Christie Kelley
EAT HEALTHY, FEEL GREAT
Little Brown, 2002
Parent resource, teaching tool, and picture book for 5-9 year olds gives children the nutrition information they need to choose a healthful diet. Simple recipes are included as well as illustrations featuring red-, yellow-, and green-light foods and a happy, warm attachment-parenting family.

Watson, Susan
SUGAR-FREE TODDLERS **
Williamson, 1991
Getting toddlers to eat good foods can sometimes be challenging, but this book can help you make it easier. More than 100 recipes for fun, tasty food are included along with a great nutritional reference section that gives information on many store-bought products.