Sometimes, simple is best. Less is more. However you want to phrase it, this rings true for mealtime and snack time around here at The Creative Kitchen. What we fuel our bodies with matters greatly, and when it comes to packaged snacks and meals, we think less is definitely more. Mr. Lee’s Noodles checks all these boxes for us: real ingredients, low in sodium and sugar, with a delicious and vibrant taste! Damien Lee, the creator behind this premium noodle brand, is a full-time single dad and cancer survivor, which is what inspired the creation of Mr. Lee’s Noodles. It was during his time of chemotherapy and a strict, real-food diet that Damien Lee craved his guilty pleasure, instant noodles, but knew he couldn’t indulge as he used to, due to all the artificial ingredients. Once he was given the all-clear, he set out to revolutionize the world of instant noodles, and Mr. Lee’s Noodles was born! 

From the Mouth of a Kid:

I like these noodles! The different flavors are yummy!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

As a mom, I know firsthand that you can’t always have it all together, and that’s okay. Whether it’s keeping the house clean or making dinner, sometimes you just need a little help. My first priority when it comes to feeding my kids is keeping their meals and snacks full of (primarily) real ingredients, which can be pretty tricky with frozen or packaged meals. That’s not the case with Mr. Lee’s Noodles, which have quickly become a fan favorite in our household! They use real ingredients, and are low in sugar and sodium. It makes for an easy after-school snack or a quick addition to dinner when I don’t have time to make something from scratch. My kids love the bold flavors, and I love the real ingredients and low amounts of sodium, fat, and sugar. They’re so much better in all of these categories than other instant noodle brands.

Flavorful Features:

Mr. Lee’s Noodles instant noodles come in a variety of fun, delicious flavors:

• Coconut Chicken Curry Rice Noodle Soup
• Zen Garden Vegetable Rice Miso Noodle Soup (Vegan, registered with the Vegan Society)
• Hong Kong Street-Style Beef Rice Noodle Soup
• Tai Chi Chicken Rice Noodle Soup

The Icing on the Cake:

Mr. Lee’s Noodles freeze-dries their protein and vegetables to lock in the nutritional goodness. Their rice noodles are grown in Vietnam and are gluten-free too! Mr. Lee’s Noodles products average 1.5g of saturated fat per serving, and 970mg of sodium per cup, which is almost 6 times lower than other instant noodles out there. They’re also SugarWise certified and have the lowest sugar among their competitors, as well as no artificial preservatives or flavors, no hydrogenated oil, and no MSG. Lastly, their packaging contains zero plastic sachets and their cups are made from a 100% recyclable plastic/cardboard composite.

Time to Eat?!

Mr. Lee’s Noodles instant noodles are great for an after-school snack, or a quick and easy dinner when you don’t have time for anything else!

Good to Go?

These cups are so easy to throw in the car for a road trip or vacation! All you need is to add boiling water and voilà! A delicious, nutritious snack (or meal!) that’s as easy as 1, 2, 3!

Mix it Up!

Add some of your favorite veggies to a cup of Mr. Lee’s Noodles to pack in even more flavor and nutrition!

Mr. Lee’s Noodles are now available at all Whole Foods in the US!

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The Creative Kitchen™, LLC, teaches children about food and how to cook in a fun, safe, and educational manner. Targeting families with children ages two to teen, the company focuses on teaching, writing creative content and curriculum, special events, recipe development, spokesperson work, webisode production and consulting to present educational and entertaining content through food-related activities. The founder, Cricket Azima, is an expert in cooking for and with children. She inspires kids to express themselves creatively through food and cooking, while complementing lessons with traditional educational material such as social studies, math, arts, science, and more. Visit www.thecreativekitchen.com for more information.

While we usually scream for strawberry rhubarb pie during the warm summer months, this season The Creative Kitchen is screaming for strawberry rhubarb yogurt! Noosa yogurt is made with simple, fresh ingredients that pack a lot of flavor into each cup! With over a dozen delectable flavors, there’s one for every set of taste buds in your house. Some more feel-good facts: Noosa uses the highest quality honey, and is dedicated to reducing its environmental impact by reducing, reusing, and recycling as much as they can!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

I love this yogurt! Blueberry is my favorite!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

My kids have very different tastes, but thankfully breakfast and snack time are made easy with Noosa’s wide variety of flavors! My kids each have their own favorite flavors and simply can’t get enough of them! My favorite flavor is the strawberry rhubarb; what a delicious combination of different flavors!

Flavorful Features:

Check out all of Noosa’s fabulous flavors:

The Icing on the Cake:

Noosa yogurt is free of GMOs, and sources its milk from dairy farms that keep its cows healthy and happy!

Time to Eat?!

Grab a cup of Noosa yogurt for a quick but filling breakfast, or skip the ice cream truck after school and give the kids their favorite Noosa flavor!

Good to Go?

Noosa yogurt cups are perfect for the kids’ lunchboxes, or for a quick on-the-go breakfast when you’re short on time.

Mix it Up!

Open up your favorite cup of Noosa yogurt, stir until combined, then throw the lid back on and put it in the freezer overnight. The next day, enjoy a “homemade” frozen yogurt; a delectable afternoon treat!

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The Creative Kitchen™, LLC, teaches children about food and how to cook in a fun, safe, and educational manner. Targeting families with children ages two to teen, the company focuses on teaching, writing creative content and curriculum, special events, recipe development, spokesperson work, webisode production and consulting to present educational and entertaining content through food-related activities. The founder, Cricket Azima, is an expert in cooking for and with children. She inspires kids to express themselves creatively through food and cooking, while complementing lessons with traditional educational material such as social studies, math, arts, science, and more. Visit www.thecreativekitchen.com for more information.

Food is all around us – we’re either buying it, cooking it, or trying to stuff it in our mouths in the middle of a hectic day. In the craziness of our day-to-day lives we forget that though many things are edible, they’re not necessarily food. That is where Food Day comes into play! Food Day is an annual, worldwide event on October 24th in which we celebrate healthy eating and shopping habits and learn about affordable and sustainable food choices.

This year’s primary focus is on food access and justice for food and farm workers. With America’s resources, there’s no excuse for low wages for food and farm workers or inhumane conditions for farm animals. With a little more information and education and a lot more support, we can change the way our food is raised (and the way the very handy people who raise our food are paid)!

Join an Event

Food Day motivates Americans of all ages and nationalities to engage in changing their diet and even on a more national level, changing our food policies. Regardless of your physical location, you can be apart of the revolution! On www.FoodDay.org you can enter your city or zip code and find the closest event near you that is helping to make your family and the world a healthier, happier place.

Celebrate with Us! 

We’ll be celebrating Food Day at our Whole Foods Markets classes on Wednesday, October 22, in Tribeca and Thursday, October 23, in Midtown East. If you’re in the New York City area, join us in making Food Day’s recipe for Quick Citrusy Salad. The recipe follows!

• Toss 8 cups (5 oz.) of loosely packed mixed greens with a dressing made by combining 2 Tbs. minced red onion, 1 Tbs. red wine vinegar, 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil, and ¼ tsp. kosher salt.
• Top with 3 sliced clementines, ½ cup chopped avocado, and 2 Tbs. sunflower seeds.
• Serves 4.

Celebrate with Your Students, Coworkers, or Family:

• Use Food Day as an inspiration to ask your office or employer to participate in a wellness policy or to participate in a community agriculture program.
• Introduce cooking lessons in your school or plant a vegetable garden.
• Start shopping at local farmers markets to support the farmers who work hard to provide you and your family with good, natural food!
• Spread the word, whether on Facebook or Twitter, using the hashtags #FoodDay2014 and #RealFoodJustFood

Mark your calendars and find a way to celebrate Food Day your way, whether you attend an event in your area or host one of your own. Before you know it, you’ll be celebrating it everyday with your better choices!

The Creative Kitchen™, LLC, teaches children about food and how to cook in a fun, safe, and educational manner. Targeting families with children ages two to teen, the company focuses on teaching, writing creative content and curriculum, special events, recipe development, spokesperson work, webisode production and consulting to present educational and entertaining content through food-related activities. The founder, Cricket Azima, is an expert in cooking for and with children. She inspires kids to express themselves creatively through food and cooking, while complementing lessons with traditional educational material such as social studies, math, arts, science, and more. Visit www.thecreativekitchen.com for more information.