As the sun sets earlier and days get cooler, it is time for apples, pumpkins, and sweet potatoes! Fall is the unofficial start of the holiday season bringing with it both Halloween and Thanksgiving. Grab your basket or reusable shopping bag and head to your local grocery store, local market, or farm to stock up …
Did you know that September is National Fruits & Veggies Month? Nearly 9 in 10 Americans are not eating enough so there’s no better time than National Fruits & Veggies Month to start incorporating more produce into your daily routine. Adding one more serving of fruits or vegetables to your day does not have to …
Breakfast may be the most important meal of the day, but lunch is an underrated favorite that could be a nutritional powerhouse to help get you through until dinner. Eating lunch gives us energy to power through the rest of the day, keeps our metabolism active and helps us reconnect with others at the table. …
Staying hydrated is more than just drinking water. There are many beverages that can help us meet our daily fluid needs. Do you grab the glass of soy milk, cranberry juice, water, iced tea, diet soda, or another beverage? When it comes time to quench your thirst there are many beverages as well as foods …
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Grab your basket, picnic blanket and favorite picnic foods and enjoy the great outdoors during National Picnic Month! Picnics are a wonderful opportunity for enjoying the outdoors with food, fun and activity with family and friends. The warm weather is ideal for picnics and barbecues, but also a perfect environment for bacteria to grow and …
Everyone has heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. How do you decide if and what to eat for breakfast? Breakfast skipping is common in children and adolescents. Yet, breakfast is a fantastic opportunity for kids to get in their fruits, whole grains, and dairy. Give your mind and body much …
There is more to good oral health than just brushing and flossing regularly. What else can you do to improve your oral health? Eat a healthy diet with a variety of foods and beverages. The foods you eat and beverages you drink impact the health of your mouth, teeth, and gums. To celebrate Children’s Dental …
Nutrition and Snacking Are you a smart snacker? What is your favorite or go to snack? Even if you eat three meals a day, you may still need a snack to keep you going. Ninety-five percent (95%) of children and teens snack throughout the day (1). Snacks contribute up to one third of total daily …
Seasonal eating or eating seasonally is purchasing and consuming foods when they are harvested. Seasonal food is fresher, more nutritious, cheaper, and tastier. Eating according to the seasons is fun, simple, and sustainable! Seasonal eating is not only good for you but the environment too. Lastly, eating by the seasons is not all or nothing. …
