When I was a child, we played outside all the time. We just knew we had to be home by the time the streetlamps came on or we were in big trouble! We rode our bikes all over the neighborhood, playing cops and robbers, watching the train flatten our pennies on the railroad tracks and … Read More
Category: Tips
Enjoy strawberries this season!
In need of a healthy spring and summer snack idea? Try strawberries! http://youtu.be/OgFfQh44hn4 … Read More
Oven-Dried Strawberries
Strawberry time is here! They’re on sale everywhere and ready to be picked in the fields in many areas. If you buy too many strawberries to eat before they go bad, try drying them out in the oven. They smell delicious and taste even better. Strawberries are super easy to oven dry as long as … Read More
Picnic Food Safety Tips
As the weather gets warmer, you may start thinking of planning a picnic. Here are a few simple rules to assure that your food remains safe to eat: Take only the amount of food to be eaten to avoid having leftovers. Pack the perishable foods in a cooler with ice and freezer packs and keep … Read More
MyPlate: Teaching Kids of All Ages to Use this Resource
The website, www.choosemyplate.gov is filled with information to support a healthy diet and lifestyle. Did you know the website has a section specifically for kids called MyPlate Kid’s Place? It is loaded with kid-friendly information and activities that are fun and engaging. Take some time with your children and visit http://www.choosemyplate.gov/kids/index.html to learn more. There … Read More
Could you have diabetes?
Does diabetes run in your family? Do you carry extra weight? Are you 45 or older? I walked around for a couple of years with diabetes and did not know it. I also walked around a couple of years acting like I did not have diabetes, when I knew I did. Diabetes can be prevented and … Read More
Healthier fast food taste at home
Two of my favorite things to eat growing up were chicken nuggets and French fries from a well-known fast food restaurant. I didn’t eat very much fast food growing up so it was a real treat when I did. I can still remember the warmness and the crunch of the first bite of a chicken … Read More
Mama Always Said to Eat your Greens!
Every parent knows that getting young children to eat healthy greens can be a challenge. Even now, as I watch my grown daughter encourage my granddaughter to eat just one more nutritious bite, I find myself asking whether we can make eating our vegetables just a little more interesting. Thinking back to my own childhood, … Read More
Have Your Cake and Eat It Too?
So we all know that nutrition, fitness, and all that is in between is become a nation wide hot topic. Whether you are committed to being fit or just getting started, our health is on our minds, splashed across magazine articles, and on our conscience. I always try to tell myself that one healthy meal … Read More
Healthy vs. Processed?
As Americans we have probably heard over and over that fruits and vegetables are essential for a healthy diet. So why are the majority of us not getting an adequate amount of servings per day? There is an overwhelming stigma surrounding these colorful food options and that is that they are expensive. Consumers would rather … Read More