According to a School Nutrition Dietary Assessment, school lunch programs are still not up to par when it comes to nutrition. The Assessment evaluated 130 school districts across the United States which included 2,314 students in first through twelft...
Kids are growing fast and they often need a snack in between meals. But what are some healthy snacks you can give kids that are full of nutrition and taste great? Here is a list of 25 healthy snacks ideas you can offer your child from the American Die...
If you can't go 100% organic here are some simple guidelines:
Buy organic as often as you can. Many grocers now offer store brands with organic choices which are usually less expensive.
Look for the USDA seal on foods to ensure they are organic.
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We know that small doses of pesticides can damage our health, and especially the health of children whose organs are growing and still forming. According to the Environmental Working Group and Foodnews.org, here is a list of the fruits and vegetables ...
First Lady Michelle Obama shouted, "Let's hear it for vegetables" and "Let's hear it for fruits!"On March 20, First Lady Obama began the first full-fledged organic garden right on the grounds of the White House. With the help of about 2 dozen fifth gra...
It's is good to see the government is finally coming in line with their own policies. The government launched the new food guidelines in 2005 but their federally funded program did not support purchasing foods from the five food groups.WIC is a federal...
study conducted by Ohio State University found that kids are eating about 2 cups total of fruits, vegetables and juice. Maybe your thinking, wow, I didn't think they were eating that much! But let's look a little closer at the facts:
French fries ...
Show the kids how to go green like the Irish -- with cabbage. This vegetable is known as one of the most important in the world because of its nutritional benefits and cancer-fighting ability. It's delicious, too. Add cabbage to salad, soup, stir-fry a...
We have all heard this so many times:
It takes about twenty minutes for our stomachs to feel full
But after a busy day, rushing around, it is easy for us to scarf our meal down in 10 minutes flat. My husband can do 5!But eating that fast, doesn't ...
An alliance of health groups and insurance companies recently announced an initiative that will assist in battling one of America's biggest health problems in children: obesity.Insurance companies will usually not pay for anti-obesity services like cou...
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