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, ...
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...
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...
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 ...
Michelle Obama has really helped promote a new trend and a very healthy one, fresh farm foods.I know many schools are trying to incorporate fresh grown fruits and vegetables into their cafeteria program and their nutrition education programs. I ran a...
Can you tell if your child is overweight?According to a new study, you may be underestimating your child's weight. A large proportion of the parents of overweight children—and especially mothers, who are surveyed more often—do not perceive their childr...
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...
Michelle Obama speaks out on the new initiative "Let's Move"Let’s Move will give parents the support they need, provide healthier food in schools, help our kids to be more physically active, and make healthy, affordable food available in every part of ...
Most holiday pledges are broken in the first few weeks of the New Year. Teach your children how to focus on healthy goals each and every Monday to maintain the momentum you need to make real change!Mondays are a great day to renew Family Health vows. E...
I just read a very colorful little book called, "H is for Healthy Diet" by Keith Turner.This mini book is packed with good information and tips about healthy eating and why it is important. It is great book for older kids to read for themselves. I t...