Family Health

Prevention of disease goes a long way in building a healthy community and is good for business. Check this interesting infographic out that gives some good information. Click on image to view full size

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today celebrated National Farmers Market Week with a kick-off event at the Columbia Heights Farmers Market in Washington, D.C. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack ann...

There has been a great deal of recent news regarding breast cancer with the announcement by Angelina Jolie that she had a double mastectomy. We usually focus on children nutrition and health but we thought it is important to take a moment and ta...

I am happy to share this wonderful webinar that you still have time to see from my friend and healthy kids advocate, Carmen Johnson. It is about 90 minutes but it will fly by. Carmen is very interesting and knowledgeable about changing fo...

My son is lactose intolerant. It is something he developed in his early adult years. We discovered it when he went away to college and kept having stomach problems but the doctor could not find anything wrong. So he kept a diligent journal f...

I am writing today to pay tribute to my abuelita (grandmother) who just passed away at the tender age of 106 years old. Yes, I said 106 years old. In the picture to left, she was a 101! By the last two years, she did need assistance...

Seasonal allergies are similar to environmental allergies in that they are caused by things that exist in your environment. They differ from environmental allergies in that they only occur during the times of the year when specific allergens are...

This month is National Dairy Month celebrating foods high in calcium and vitamin that build strong bones and teeth. Healthy teeth are a combination of good nutrition and routine dental care. This is a good reminder of the importance of a family den...

This weekend is Father's Day and we want to wish all the dads a special and health filled day! Our Nourish Interactive team wants to show our appreciation for the important role Dads make in their child's and family's life everyday with this spe...

June is National Dairy Month! The theme this year is Doing Good With Dairy with a focus on the local farmers and community. The National Dairy Council is having a photo challenge each day this week. If you would like to participate, you c...