We know how challenging it can be to get kids to eat enough fruits and vegetables. These are the foods that keep our kids healthy and give their body the foundation to fight off disease now and as they grow.The USDA has a proposal to increase the frui...
A healthy breakfast has at least 3 foods from the food groups.
fresh fruit is always the best but a small glass of 100% fruit juice counts as one serving
vegetables are a solid part of any healthy meal and that includes breakfast! Try adding some ...
It is the beginning of national school breakfast week. This is a perfect week to get kids in the habit of eating a healthy breakfast each morning. Why is this so important?The answer is pretty simple. It is the most important meal of the day for a c...
Let's take a look at the final key message that the USDA wants families to focus on:
Key Message #3: Foods to Reduce
'Lower your sodium (salt) intake.. Compare sodium in foods like soup, bread, and frozen meals and choose the foods with the lowe...
We shared information and practical tips for the first key message of the new USDA dietary guidelines earlier this week. Today, let's take a look at the second key message that the USDA wants families to focus on:Key Message #2: Foods to Increase
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Let's take a look at the first message that the USDA wants us to focus on:Key Message #1 Balancing Calories
Enjoy your food, but eat less
Avoid oversized portions
Concept:Calorie balance is the key to preventing weight gain. Weight gain comes fro...
Sesame Street introduced four new muppets known as the Superfoods.the new Superfood muppets are:
banana
whole wheat bun
low fat cheese
stalk of broccoli
The Superfoods muppets were part of a skit called "Try, Try Again."The skit had Elmo trying...
The proposed nutrition guidelines for school meals has been released and for the first time, it addresses sodium (sodium is found in table salt).The plan calls for a gradual reduction in sodium levels over the next decade to:
740 milligrams per lunc...
Getting ready to hit the grocery store for the various ingredients you will need to create your special holiday meal. This can be a bit overwhelming because of the increased amounts of advertising and enticing displays that will be calling to you...an...
The holiday season has officially started. I realized it when I found myself frantically looking for an old family recipe that I only make once a year. The kids have come to expect certain dishes, really special treats that are made only during the h...