Tagged:  healthy kids

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 »

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 »

Have your kids fill up-on veggies before dinner…

In Tips for Parents On Wednesday, April 25th, 2012

This was a fabulous tip that came in from a member of our Facebook community. She suggests letting those starving kiddos munch on veggies while they sit in… Read More »

Fun with pancakes…and yogurt.

In Tips for Parents On Friday, April 20th, 2012

  Pancakes don't always have to be covered in syrup to taste good. As an alternative, spread pancake with your kid's favorite flavor of yogurt. Then (because cutting… 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.

Chef Marshall’s K-12 HealthyKids Invitation

In Blog, health programs, Kids, nutrition presentations On Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

If you want to learn more and/or have Chef Marshall O’Brien provide this to your students please  email  or call 651-587-7274. Read more about Chef Marshall’s vision here.

grilling vegetables courtesy serious eats

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 »

The Five Absolute Worst Foods You Can Eat

In Blog, Desserts, Fruits, Grains, health foods, medicinal foods, Skills, Vegetarian On Monday, July 11th, 2011

Dr. Mercola's articles are thought provoking, informational, and substantial, here's a good one. Written by Dr. Joseph Mercola with Rachael Droege http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2003/10/18/worst-foods.aspx There are no "bad" foods, right?… 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 »