Kids Healthy Eating Tips

If you don't buy all your foods organic (and many of us can't because it is so expensive) there are 12 fruits and vegetables that should always be purchased organic.  They are affectionately called the "dirty dozen". I have written about the Dirty D...

Go green to be lean!Start celebrating Earth Day this week with a Meatless Monday! Not only will you conserve water and reduce carbon emissions, you’ll cut your risk of chronic preventable disease.Mondays are a great day to renew Family Health vows. Eve...

I just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Easter weekend.  This weekend, many kids will be coloring eggs and then having fun partaking in an Easter Egg hunt.I wanted to share some food (egg) safety tips about coloring and eating colored eggs for a fun a h...

Picky eaters is a term used for kids who are stubborn eaters and very hard to get them to eat a balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables.  This can be a very tough and frustrating situation for parents.There really isn't any magic solution because c...

This week, check nutrition labels before you eat. And don’t be fooled by a low calorie count! Look at serving size and number of servings per package.Mondays are a great day to renew Family Health vows. Every Monday, you will find some healthy tip t...

New video animation- Just in time for March Madness...and National Nutrition Month. Chef Solus' cute animated characters promote healthy food choices! Meet the basketball starting lineup players- characters from Food Pyramid Power and The Junk Food Ban...

Tomorrow is National Agricultural Day.If you are looking for some ideas for a fun Saturday outing with the kids, think about incorporating this special day.  Many kids don't really realize where fresh fruits and vegetables come from,  a common answer, ...

Happy St Patricks Day.  And I ask you do you have your "Greens" on?     St Patrick's is all about the green!  So take advantage and introduce some healthy greens tonight at dinner time.  You can use St Patrick's Day as a way to entice the kids to adven...

Michelle Obama is taking a front seat in the fight against childhood obesity.  She reminds us that today, one-third of all American children are overweight or obese. The rate is even higher among African Americans, and one-half of all minority childr...

In the spirit of St. Patrick’s day, visit the produce section of your local market and stock up on lots of green! Try to incorporate some green veggies into every dish this week.Mondays are a great day to renew Family Health vows. Every Monday, you wi...