Tagged:  health and wellness

Supersize is Not Your Friend

In Fight Freshman 15 On Friday, April 27th, 2012

It's tempting to take the "value" or "super" size, but the truth is, these portions are far bigger than what your body really needs. If you eat healthy… Read More »

Satisfy the Sweet Tooth

In Fight Freshman 15, Tips for 6 to 12 Grade On Friday, April 27th, 2012

Craving a sweet snack? Consider the natural sweetness of fruit.  In addition to natural sweetness, fruit provides a great source of nutrients. Fresh strawberries over vanilla yogurt, for… Read More »

Replace a caffeinated pick-me up with a healthy apple…

In Tips for 6 to 12 Grade, Tips for Parents On Friday, April 27th, 2012

There are some rumors that an apple has just as much caffeine as a cup of coffee. The truth is, apples contain no caffeine (great post here on… Read More »

Shop Smart.

In Fight Freshman 15, Tips for Parents On Sunday, April 1st, 2012

When shopping for food it’s important to go with a plan.  Make a list before hand so you don’t make impulse buys.  Make sure to look at nutritional… Read More »

The Container Tells All

In Fight Freshman 15, Tips for 6 to 12 Grade, Tips for K to 6 Grade, Tips for Parents On Monday, March 5th, 2012

If it is in a box, bag or can there is probably a better option for you to choose.

Why most nutrition components in wellness programs taste bland

In Blog, employee engagement, employee wellness, engagement tools, health programs, nutrition presentations, wellness programs On Thursday, July 14th, 2011

There are three basic components of a typical wellness program- Smoking Cessation, Physical Activity and Nutrition.  The smoking cessation and physical activity components consistently  engage people to achieve… Read More »

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Summer Sizzling on the Grill

In Appetizer, Blog, cooking and eating, Fruits, grilling, Kids, parenting, Seasonal, Skills, tips for breakfast lunch dinner snacks, Vegetables, Vegetarian On Wednesday, July 13th, 2011

By Marshall O'Brien, written for Produce for Kids The weather is heating up and summer is right around the corner. It’s time for outdoor cooking once again. When… Read More »

Connecting Kids with Grab and Go Snacks

In Blog, cooking and eating, healthy snacks, Kids, parenting, tips for breakfast lunch dinner snacks On Thursday, April 28th, 2011

By Marshall O'Brien, written for Produce for Kids   With summer approaching (hopefully), it’s a great time to empower your children to connect with food.  One way you… Read More »

Fantastic Foods for Fall

In American, Appetizer, Blog, cooking and eating, Desserts, Fruits, Greens, grilling, health foods, healthy snacks, ingredient alternatives, interactive cooking events, Kids, parenting, Seasonal, Side Dishes, Skills, tips for breakfast lunch dinner snacks, Vegetables, Vegetarian On Monday, September 13th, 2010

By Marshall O’Brien, written for Produce for Kids With autumn, the air is a bit cooler, the leaves are turning colors, and a new crop of fruits and… Read More »

The Worst and Best Foods for Kids

In Blog, cooking and eating, healthy snacks, Kids, parenting, tips for breakfast lunch dinner snacks On Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

Following are ten of the worst and best children's foods, according to the Center for Science in the Public Interest. The Worst: Soda Hamburgers Hot dogs Ice cream… Read More »