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Kids Healthy Eating Tips

May 14, 2010

Fun kid friendly guide to buying organic foods

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...
Apr 19, 2010

Healthy Monday - Meatless Monday helps the planet

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...
Apr 02, 2010

Happy Easter and coloring eggs safety tips for kids and families

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...
Mar 31, 2010

Understanding your picky eater - key to more fruits and vegetables

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...
Mar 29, 2010

Healthy Monday - Don't get fooled by Calories

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...
Mar 27, 2010

Pyramid Power vs the Junk Food Bandits- Animated Videos Promoting Eating Healthy Foods

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...
Mar 19, 2010

Celebrate Agriculture Day with the kids and promote healthy food choices

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, ...
Mar 17, 2010

Happy St Patrick's Day - Include some healthy greens tonight for dinner

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...
Mar 15, 2010

Michelle Obama leads the nation in the fight against childhood obesity.

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...
Mar 15, 2010

Healthy Monday - St Patrick's Day get lucky with green vegetables

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...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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