2012 ISES Award WinnersSupersize is Not Your Friend
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
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…
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 »
VIDEO: Eat Slow, Mindful Eating
Become a "mindful" eater. Next time you have a meal – breakfast, lunch, dinner or a snack, take at least 20 minutes to eat it. Be in the moment… Read More »
VIDEO: Enjoy Cooked Vegetables
Enjoy vegetables with texture, flavor and color. When cooking vegetables, add the hardest vegetables first — the ones that will take the longest to cook (Onions, broccoli,… Read More »
Have your kids fill up-on veggies before dinner…
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.
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 »
Shop Smart.
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
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
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 »
