As parents of teenage boys know, providing our ravenous, junk food-loving sons with tasty and nutritious meals and snacks is a daily challenge. How to Feed a Teenage Boy comes to the rescue with solid information on growing boys' nutritional needs and savvy shopping and organizational strategies so we don't have to spend untold hours in the store and in the kitchen. This book presents more than 150 recipes for simple, satisfying fare the whole family can enjoy, including Greek Pizza,...
For an American teenage boy, hitting the four food groups often means a burger, fries, soda, and a candy bar. In the age of fast food, how can parents help their hungry sons eat right without spending untold hours in the grocery store and kitchen? HOW TO FEED A TEENAGE BOY comes through with solid dietary information, shopping tips, and scores of easy-to-prepare recipes for tasty, nutritious fare the whole family will eat. With this cookbook and nutrition guide in one, parents will help their sons grow up strong and develop healthy eating habits for life.Reviews“Her ingredient lists are short, her food is appealing. . . this is the place to go if you need help feeding someone who seems to grow an inch in his sleep every night. Now you have to hope that Orcutt will tackle the dirty sock problem next.”—The Boston Globe
Acknowledgments viiIntroduction 1"I Don't Know Where He Puts It!": The Nutritional Needs of Teenage Boys 7Getting Organized to Keep Healthy Food within Easy Reach 45Good Quick Breakfasts (and a Few Slower Ones) 55Healthy Sandwiches and Mini-Meals for Any Hour 77Nourishing Soups, Salads, and Sides 115Make-Ahead Main Dishes and Fast, Easy Dinners 145Sweet and Sensible Desserts and Drinks 193Index 229