Tagged:  healthy living

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 »

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 »

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 »

Avoid Distractions While Eating

In Fight Freshman 15, Tips for Parents On Tuesday, March 27th, 2012

t’s best not to be distracted while eating.  Give yourself 20-30 min. to eat without watching TV or reading.

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.

Real Foods for Kids’ Good Moods

In Blog, cooking and eating, health foods, Kids, wellness programs On Thursday, August 25th, 2011

Written by Marshall O'Brien, for Produce For Kids Is this a typical morning scenario at home? Kids eat breakfast and then an hour later they seem lethargic and… Read More »