Healthy Snacking

Read why 2012 has been deemed the year of the potato. Fun resources for kids, printable potato recipe cards for kids, coloring book and nutrition facts about potatoes for the whole family.

Happy National Trail mix Day!  Kids and parents enjoy trail mix as a quick snack.  And it can be a very healthy snack too.Get the kids involved and make your own trail mix!  Not only is it a great way to teach your children about a healthy snack but yo...

In the summer, more free time often means more unhealthy snacking for kids. As we approach August, many of us may be running out of  snack options for our kids. Involving kids in snack planning and cooking is a fun way to get connected to food and le...

Increasing your child’s fruits and veggies starts with a little bit of planning. It is important to include them so they will feel more invested in improving the family’s overall diet. It is important that this be a family experience rather than “just ...

The county fair just left our area.  It is an event that I have enjoyed for the last 5 years with my grandniece.I always enjoy the fair because of the family atmosphere, pony rides and all the wonderful farm animals.  I grew up in the city so seeing th...

Valentine's Day is another holiday celebration that many classrooms, parents and after-school programs will plan to celebrate with kids.  It is also a great theme to tie in to promoting a healthy heart to kids and families.Too often holiday celebration...

It was one week ago today when I stood on Market Street with thousands and thousands of other San Francisco Giants fans and celebrated the World Series victory that was indescribable!  I was born and raised in San Francisco so this is an event that we ...

Reading food labels is still the best way to help you shop for healthier foods.  With the holidays season set to start, many of our events will center around food.  You no doubt will be asked to bring snacks for the kids holiday school events, team eve...

A study published in the Society for Nutrition Education Journal found when offered a choice, children ages 3 to 14 were as likely to choose a toy as candy.   The children were offered one plate of small Halloween toys, such as stickers and rings, and ...

It's World Series Time and yes, I am from San Francisco.  So this is going to be a very exciting World Series for me and the Giant fans. The ballpark, really most sporting events, many kids and parents think of hot dogs, garlic fries, soda, cotton can...