Family Health

This week is "Turn off the TV week".A great opportunity to help the kids divert TV time to other fun activities. This helps kids realize that there are plenty of fun activities they can enjoy beside TV. And guess what, they can live without the TV f...

This Monday talk to your friends and family when you’re feeling stressed. Not only will this make you feel better, they may be able to help!Thanks to Healthy Monday organization for sharing their monday tips

The CDC recommends parents take the following actions to help children keep or reach a healthy weight: Promote healthy eating habits by providing plenty of vegetables, fruits and whole-grain products. Limit intake of sugar-sweetened beverages, such a...

A University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center study earlier this year showed that 30.6 million children consume school lunches, but only 6% of lunch programs meet nutrition requirements set by the School Meals Initiative for Healthy ChildrenSo chances...

It's Childhood Obesity Awareness Month and many states are having events to help create awareness to the community.  this could pose a good opportunity to talk to your children about why it is important to maintain a healthy weight and also what is a h...

Plan physical activity during times when you and your family feel most energetic. This week, encourage family and coworkers to get moving by doing the Monday Mile! Thanks to Healthy Monday organization for sharing their monday tips

Michelle Obama is reaching out to the Restaurant Industry asking them to join the fight against childhood obesity.According to her stats, restaurants are responsible for 1/3 of our kids calories.  Yes 1/3. Research has shown that kids eat more satura...

Family night at Fresh Choice was a huge success.   Kids really enjoyed learning about fresh fruits and vegetables while playing games.  Parents watched their kids learn about healthy food choices and picked up some eating out tips.Fresh Choice wanted t...

I usually review books that focus on healthy eating for children but I just came across a special book that focuses on healthy foods for babies and toddlers. The book is called "Organically Raised - Conscious Cooking for Babies and Toddlers" by...

Everyone is busy getting their kids back to school. What a perfect time to take a little break and bring the kids to a Family Night that will mix fruits and vegetables and lots of FUN. Nourish Interactive has been working with Fresh Choice to reac...