Eating in Season // Citrus Fruit
Its citrus season! Grab some oranges, grapefruit, lemons or limes the next time you’re at the grocery store and give yourself a health boost for the new year. Read up […]
Calcium // Look Beyond the Milk Jug
Need more calcium in your diet? You don’t have to get it from a glass of milk— try our Green Eggs and Ham for a calcium boost! A favorite Dr. Seuss story, “I […]
Using Herbs and Spices // Keep the Flavor, Lose the Calories
Charlemagne, Emperor of Rome, known for his good health, said, “An herb is the friend of physicians and the praise of cooks.” Try these tips for using herbs as a […]
Eating Healthy in Challenging Times
Check out these tips keep healthy food on your table no matter your financial situation. We live in times that are unique to anything we’ve ever experienced. Our economy has […]
Healthy Snacks for Kids
With Halloween behind you, it’s likely that you have some not-so-healthy snacks around your house. Encourage your kids to make healthy food choices with these healthy snack ideas. Snacks can and […]
Family Mealtime // Veggie Frittata 3 Ways
Family Mealtime doesn’t have to be dinner. Try this fast and easy frittata for a protein-packed breakfast that is sure to bring your family to the table. Use your favorite vegetables, or try one of our suggested flavor combos.
Ask an Expert // Give Beets a Chance
Take home some beautiful red beets next time you’re at the Farmers Market or grocery store. Read on to find out the many nutritional benefits of beets and get some tips on how […]
Family Mealtime // Apple Cranberry Crisp
Families who eat together have overall healthier diets, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t indulge in a sweet treat every now and then at end of your family meal. There […]
“Mom, What Can I Eat?” // Nutritious After-school Snack Ideas
All family members can benefit from planned healthy snacks. Planned snacks provide more nutrition and energy for work, growth, learning and play. Prep Your Pantry Build […]
Ask an Expert // Healthy School Lunches on a Budget
The carefree days of summer are quickly coming to an end. Soon parents and kids will have to return to the routine of homework, alarm setting and packing lunches. Here […]