2012 ISES Award WinnersStrawberry & Banana Fruit Smoothie – Perfect Snack for Hungry Students
This fruit-smoothie is easy snack for students ready to study or jump in to an after-school activity.
Supersize 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 »
Putting Apps To Use At The Table…
Talking mobile apps, not appetizers. For the plugged in, it's hard to put the device down, even at dinnertime. Put it to educational use and pull up… 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 »
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 »
Avoid Distractions While Eating
t’s best not to be distracted while eating. Give yourself 20-30 min. to eat without watching TV or reading.
VIDEO: Get Your Kids Involved
Get your kids involved. Children enjoy helping adults grocery shop, selecting what goes in their lunch box, and preparing dinner. It's also a chance for you to teach… Read More »
Tomato Jalapeno Salsa
makes about 5 cups 3 ½ C diced tomato 1 C diced green pepper ½ C small diced white onion 2 seeded, if… Read More »
