Keeping Kids Active As they get older, it can be a challenge for kids to get enough daily activity. Reasons include increasing demands of school, a feeling among some kids that they aren't good at sports, a lack of active role models, and busy working families. And even if kids have the time and the... Continue Reading →
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Get to know what your child is eating in
Get to know what your child is eating in school. http://ow.ly/S3awH
Substitute Vegetables for Meat! http://o
Substitute Vegetables for Meat! http://ow.ly/PKeH9 http://ow.ly/i/bSk2d
Mediterranean Zucchini http://ow.ly/QkMA
Mediterranean Zucchini http://ow.ly/QkMA9
Five Tips for Sustainable Eating http://
Five Tips for Sustainable Eating http://ow.ly/PKeuY
Think you are eating for one? What of the trillions of bacteria in your gut?
Think you are eating for one? What of the trillions of bacteria in your gut?http://ow.ly/PhKlo
Calcium and iron are very important for
Calcium and iron are very important for the growth and development of teenage girls! Calcium is found in yogurt, salmon, almonds, and broccoli. Good sources of iron include beans, eggs, green leafy vegetables, fortified cereals, and lean red meat. http://ow.ly/P5yBo
Breastfeeding Saves Money
Did you know that breastfeeding can save a family more than $1,200- $1,500 in formula-related expenses in the first year alone. This amount of money could buy a year’s supply of diapers instead! Source: Incredible facts about babies, breast milk, and breastfeeding. (2012, December 21). Retrieved May 15, 2015, from http://womenshealth.gov/itsonlynatural/addressing-myths/incredible-facts-about-babies-breast-milk.html *helpful tool: First Year... Continue Reading →
Eating Clean for Dummies Cheat Sheet
Eating Clean for Dummies Cheat Sheet http://ow.ly/PhLPW
Should Children Clear the Plate?
Should children always have to clear their plate before leaving the table? This has been of some controversy over the years and there is still no one answer to this question. Growing up we were always told to clear our plate and not to waste food, however, this could have been doing more harm than... Continue Reading →
