12 June
June is Dairy Month! How much do you know about dairy? Take this fun quiz provided by the Nebraska Dairy Council with your kids and see if you know all the answers. The answers are at the bottom, but no peeking until you finish! After the quiz, reward yourselves with a Choco-Nana Milk Mixer. You’ll [...]
9 June
Nutrient dense foods are foods that provide a considerable amount of vitamins and minerals in fewer calories. For example, a glass of whole milk contains the same vitamins and minerals as a glass of fat-free milk, but you consume about 60 extra calories to get those nutrients when you choose whole milk. Making nutritious, nutrient dense choices can help [...]
30 May
Does your family think about choosing low-fat milk, fruit, vegetables and whole grains when they open the refrigerator door? Maybe a little reminder would help. You’ll find a colorful, one-page sheet that includes the number of servings needed and tips to help you get those servings when you visit nebmilk.org. Print it out and hang it on your fridge!
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23 May
Looking for ways to make your favorite recipe a little healthier? Check out these recipe substitutions provided by mayoclinic.com. You’ll be amazed by how easy it is to make your favorite recipes better for the whole family!
Things happen for a reason, just believe! – Cheryl, RD
19 May
May is National Celiac Disease Awareness Month. What is celiac disease? It’s an autoimmune disease that affects the small intestine. Gluten, the generic term for proteins found in wheat, rye, barley, and oats, damages the small intestine which affects nutrient absorption. Individuals with celiac disease must follow a gluten-free diet. To learn more about celiac disease and the guidelines [...]
18 May
GoTrybe.com prides itself on offering all of its Trybe members a variety of fitness content to choose from. GoTrybe.com took it to the “hoop” for its latest installment of fitness videos. Former professional basketball player Calvin Talford led middle school and high school athletes through 16 videos focused on bettering one’s basketball game. Look for [...]
7 May
Your parents said it to you and you say it to your children, “Eat your veggies!” We all know vegetables are important, but getting kids to eat them may require a little more creativity than warming up a can of green beans for dinner. If you’re looking for tips on how to include more vegetables [...]
30 April
May is National High Blood Pressure Education Month. If you haven’t had your blood pressure checked in awhile, you should, especially if high blood pressure runs in your family. What can you do to lower your blood pressure if it’s too high? Increase your physical activity and talk to your doctor or a dietitian about [...]
29 April
Are you getting enough vitamin D? Watch this segment from Daytime Tricities with Southeast United Dariy Industry Association’s Jill Henderson, to learn about why vitamin D is an important addition to your diet. Gotrybe.com Fitness Coordinator Elizabeth Cross was the guest co-host of Daytime Tricities for the segment. Click here to watch, and learn if [...]
23 April
You know that your children need to consume an adequate amount of low-fat dairy products in order to build strong bones. However, knowing this and getting your kids to meet their needs are two different things. Fruit and vegetable intake also tends to come up short, and what about getting your kids to incorporate more physical activity [...]
