Follow the rainbowFruits and vegetables of different hues offer a wide range of nutrients. This week make a dish for your family with green spinach, orange carrots, black beans or red berries for a healthy, colorful meal everyone will enjoy.Mondays are...
As the holiday weekend begins, many of you will be either preparing for your barbecue or bringing a platter to a 4th of July barbecue.We are always talking about the colors of the rainbow and the colors of fruits and vegetables. How about having the k...
Last Saturday was National Get Outdoors Day. This is a new remembrance day so many of us may have missed it. But not to worry because all these special health oriented holidays are here for one reason, and that is to serve as a prompt, a gentle reminde...
It's Father's Day this weekend and we have some new and very cute free cards and "Best Father of the Year" certificates for kids. We managed to sneak in some healthy foods and messages in them.Holidays are a really wonderful opportunity because kids a...
It's Mother's Day this Sunday and time once again to help kids find special ways to say "Thank you" and show their love in special ways.Personal and special gifts don't have to be store bought. I still have the cards and gifts that my kids made me wit...
Today is the big Easter egg hunt and festivities held every year at the white house for hundreds of children. What I love about this year's festivities is the focus on nutrition and healthy eating. Our first lady has continued her commitment to prom...
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...
School break is here and most kids are on vacation this week or next. To keep them busy and having a little nutrition fun, share our Easter holiday fun activity page.I like holidays because it is another opportunity to introduce healthy eating, exerci...
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...
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...