11 September
A study from the University of Minnesota found that school lunch sales did not drop off when healthier school lunches were served. Contrary to popular belief, this study found that students are willing to eat healthy foods. Serving nutritious lunches at school not only reinforces the importance of choosing healthy foods, but it also provides [...]
11 September
Do you have about twenty minutes? Then you have time to make a snack your whole family will love! This recipe includes fresh fruit, peanut butter and yogurt which makes it a very nutritious snack. If you have small children this is a recipe they can help with. Older kids can make this snack on [...]
6 September
A recent study found that teenagers who snack increase their consumption of nutritious foods, such as fruit and milk. However, snacking also increases their intake of fat and sugar. To learn more about the snacking habits of teens visit ars.usda.gov.
Things happen for a reason, just believe! – Cheryl, RD
6 September
Many of us aren’t consuming the calcium we need to maintain strong bones as we age. Increasing the amount of calcium we consume each day isn’t all that difficult, it just requires some effort. For simple ways to increase the amount of calcium you and your family consume each day visit eatright.org.
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4 September
Do you ever wonder if you are doing enough crunches to make a difference, or if the abdominal exercise you are doing is working the area you’re targeting? Elizabeth Quinn of about.com answers the top 10 most frequently asked questions about toning your mid-section. KEEP MOVING!-Elizabeth, CPT.
4 September
So many shoes, so little time…www.essortment.com gives us tips on how to choose the right athletic shoe for the type of exercise you like, whether it’s running, walking, basketball, or cross training. Leigh Shapiro is specific and helpful in planning your athletic shoe-shopping adventure. KEEP MOVING!-Elizabeth, CPT.
