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Graduation Celebration

Fun segment today, thank you for tuning into the Fox9 morning show.  Here's some photos for assembling the watermelon basket: Give it a try to prepare some colorful, vibrant, and fun graduation foods that are delicious and nutritious. Keep it simple, and make it all the day before. Little kids can help with scooping the melon and portioning [...]


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Picking fish and cooking fish

Thanks for tuning in today! Remember the tips for picking fish, if fresh, to know it's still fresh and good: Smell – Should smell like the sea, or fresh water. The fish should smell fresh. If it has a strong fish smell that is unappealing, the fish is bad. Feel – Whether a fillet, steak, [...]


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Hastings Star-Gazette

Chef works with schools to promote healthy living Promoting healthy and smart eating at school can, hopefully, reach to the home, said O’Brien.   “We want to help change what is happening at home,” he said. “Let’s have more nutritious meals at home.”  


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Cook Mediterranean

Thanks for tuning in today!  Cooking and Eating Mediterranean is easy to do, and so delicious!  The Mediterranean region has over 21 countries with different customs, flavors, ingredients and cooking styles. To keep this concept easy and practical, keep it simple and remember the following: 1. ) Eat mostly plant based - Vegetables – dark leafy [...]


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NBA Boston Celtics Paul Pierce’s Truth on Health

What a privilege. Thanks to Nutrition for Kids and Connie Evers, one of my recipes, quinoa kale chili, was featured in Paul Pierce's the Truth on Health Blog. His foundation serves to provide educational and life-enriching opportunities for under-served youth. You can see the post here.


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Meal Planning Made Easy

Thanks for tuning in today!  You'll find recipes from today's segment below, enjoy!   Start the new year off right with a simple meal plan. As with any New Years resolutions, take it in small steps. There are numerous meal plans available online, free or paid, the choice is yours. Keep it simple and figure [...]


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Q&A: Why is the School Starving my Kid?

There's been so much conversation and controversy about the USDA regulations and school lunch, I thought I would chime in to answer the following question I've heard a lot:   Why is the school starving my kid?     Before parents go on a tirade (which a lot have been, just read the news and [...]


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Zingy Ginger Chicken and Roasted Broccoli Cauliflower

Such fun to share these recipes with the Fox 9 crew and audience! Dig in and enjoy – we're putting delicious into nutritious in lunchrooms and at home!    Zingy Ginger Chicken Serves Six Ingredients 1 1/3 lbs chicken, diced 2 tsp. olive oil 1 tsp. ginger, minced (jarred is fine) 1 tsp. garlic, minced (jarred is fine) 1/2 [...]


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Chocolate milk for school lunch? Yes…with an asterisk.

There is an ongoing debate among nutritionists/dietitians on whether kids are getting enough calcium on a daily basis, and, whether or not milk is the best way to achieve that. Both sides have highly regarded support for their views. National Institutes of Health says kids are not getting enough calcium on a daily basis therefore [...]


 

Top 5 foods for beautiful skin

  If you want to save $$$ and have better looking skin, and who wouldn't, try switching some of the foods you eat. Here's 5 foods for better skin, thanks to Discovery, Fit & Health:   http://health.howstuffworks.com/skin-care/information/nutrition/5-foods-for-beautiful-skin.htm#mkcpgn=twdh1  

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