10 March
It’s a known fact that our youngsters need fruits, vegetables, and healthy food choices each day. However, do you know how many servings of veggies your 5-year-old needs? GoTrybe Fitness Coordinator Elizabeth Cross, along with model kids Stephen and Frankie Cradic, informed viewers on the recommended serving sizes in each of the 6 food groups [...]
5 March
Eat your veggies! Most of us can use a reminder about the importance of vegetables in our diets. Vegetables contain important nutrients like fiber and potassium, and can help to reduce the risk of diseases such as heart disease, stroke and colon cancer. Remember to include a variety of vegetables in your diet, and select dark green or orange vegetables more often. Visit mypyramid.gov for more reasons on why you can’t [...]
5 March
You’ve probably seen the symbol for MyPyramid, but how much do you know about it? What does the width of each stripe symbolize? When you understand the different parts of the pyramid it can help you to make better decisions about the foods you eat. Take a look at the diagram provided by mypyramid.gov and start making [...]
4 March
Adolescents should consume three servings of low-fat dairy products every day. Dairy products not only help to build and maintain strong bones, they may also help teens to achieve and maintain a healthy body mass index (BMI). According to a study on the relationship betwen the consumption of dairy products and body fat, adolescents who consumed an adequate amount of dairy had a lower body mass index [...]
