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Healthy Snacking

Aug 23, 2010

Healthy Monday- Teach the kids to snack less while watching t.v

Prime time, not snack timeAvoid having the family munching in front of the television this week. It’s harder to keep track of how much you’re eating!Mondays are a great day to renew Family Health vows. Every Monday, you will find some healthy tip to he...
Jul 26, 2010

Healthy Monday-Have a Healthy Snack Before Shopping for Food

Snack healthy, shop lightlyMake a list before you take your weekly shopping trip. Teach the kids to snack on fresh fruit, unsalted nuts, or low-fat string cheese beforehand to avoid buying more on an empty stomach.Mondays are a great day to renew Famil...
Jun 28, 2010

Healthy Monday - Kids and healthy drinks low in sugar

Sugar on ice is not nice!Beverages today are loaded with calories and sugar. Start this week by reading nutrition labels and choosing low-fat milk or water instead of soda or energy drinks.Mondays are a great day to renew Family Health vows. Every Mond...
Jun 04, 2010

Healthy summer snacks for kids going to summer camp

It's just about summer time and many kids will be off to summer camp.  It is important that kids eat healthy year round so their bodies will continue to grow and develop properly.  Keeps kids on the right track with healthy summer snacks for summer cam...
Mar 10, 2010

Are kids snacking habits turning them into constant eaters?

Our kids may be having too many snacks and they are not the healthy kind.  This new study just released by University of Carolina, may be fuel for the big debate "should we tax sugary drinks and junk food".A recent study shows the following concerning ...
Mar 01, 2010

Healthy Monday Tip - Getting the kids to snack smarter

Start your week by doing the Monday 2000! Stay within the recommended 2000 calorie limit by snacking on 
fruits, vegetables and low-fat cheese.  Help your kids learn from you how to snack smarter! Mondays are a great day to renew Family Health vows. E...
Jan 22, 2010

New childhood obesity study tells us convenient store snacks can be adding to many calories to your child's diet.

New childhood obesity study from University of Montreal indicates that how close a child lives to a convenience store promotes childhood obesity.Well, it makes sense.  Convenience store carry food items that are processed and usually high in fat and/or...
Jan 06, 2010

Oatmeal month reminds us of the healthy benefits of eating oatmeal

It's Oatmeal Month!  So I guess I should start by saying "Happy Oatmeal"!Did you know that more oatmeal will be eaten this month than any other month of the year.  In fact, according to the Quaker Oats company, Americans buy enough oatmeal in January t...
Dec 30, 2009

Salad bars may be coming to a school near you! More fruits and vegetables for kids.

The Children's Fruit and Vegetable Act of 2009 was introduced to Capitol Hill on December 16th.  This bill essentially would require all elementary schools to offer a salad bar as part of their lunch program.Research has shown that having a variety of ...
Dec 18, 2009

Healthy habits for preschoolers -How does your home compare with the ideal

In my last blog, I shared with you a new report grading how well childcare facilities provided healthy eating and physical activity for children under their care. The report also discussed the "Model Child Care Regulation for Healthy Eating and Physic...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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