Simple swaps, switches you can make in the kitchen to get your family eating healthier

MILWAUKEE -- Did you know eating dinner as a family can help kids build healthy eating habits? Karen Krchma, a dietitian with the American Cancer Society and Kohl's Healthy Families, joins Real Milwaukee with some tips to get your family started.

Mini Meatloaves

Kohl’s Healthy families recipe

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly coat a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. In a bowl, combine ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard and set aside. In a bowl, combine turkey and beef. Add breadcrumbs, spinach, egg, tomato paste, parsley, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt, and stir gently to incorporate. Form into 8 equal-sized small loafs and place on the baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, remove from the oven, and brush each loaf with ketchup mixture. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer registers 160 degrees. Makes 8 servings. Approx. per serving: 195 calories; 5 grams of fat

Using ground turkey as an alternative to ground beef helps reduce the fat content of the dish.

The American Cancer Society recommends at least 2½ cups of fruits and vegetables per day.

Using spices like parsley, garlic, and dry mustard will add a lot of flavor, without a lot of unwanted calories.

Baking is a healthier cooking method than frying, but it can often take more time - a challenge for today`s busy families.

This recipe - and other healthy tips - is available for FREE. Download the Healthy Families Guidebook from the Kohl`s Healthy Families website at acskohls.org.