Tagged:  healthy snacks

Strawberry & Banana Fruit Smoothie – Perfect Snack for Hungry Students

In Beverages, Blog, cooking and eating, Fruits, healthy snacks, Recipes, Tips for 6 to 12 Grade On Friday, May 11th, 2012

This fruit-smoothie is easy snack for students ready to study or jump in to an after-school activity.

Frozen Grapes – Yum!

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

Did you know that grapes will freeze almost like an ice cube? And, when you eat them, they are a fun, nutritious snack! Just put a tray or… 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 »

VIDEO: Delicious Foods at Arms Reach

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

Have healthy foods within arms reach, whether on the counter or in the refrigerator. For your refrigerator, you can easily take 15 minutes to cut up a bunch… 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 »

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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 »

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 »

Quick healthy lunch tips for kids and adults

In Blog, Breakfast, cooking and eating, healthy snacks, Kids, parenting, tips for breakfast lunch dinner snacks On Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Here are some tips for a packable lunch that works great for kids – and even adults – that are nutritious and delicious (as well as quick and… Read More »