School break is here and most kids are on vacation this week or next. To keep them busy and having a little nutrition fun, share our Easter holiday fun activity page.I like holidays because it is another opportunity to introduce healthy eating, exerci...
Enjoy part 1 of our Food Pyramid animation. In honor of March madness, meet the Pyramid Power Basketball team as they prepare to face off against the Junk Food Bandits! Part 1 of new video- new episode released later this week.
Tomorrow is National Agricultural Day.If you are looking for some ideas for a fun Saturday outing with the kids, think about incorporating this special day. Many kids don't really realize where fresh fruits and vegetables come from, a common answer, ...
Happy St Patricks Day. And I ask you do you have your "Greens" on? St Patrick's is all about the green! So take advantage and introduce some healthy greens tonight at dinner time. You can use St Patrick's Day as a way to entice the kids to adven...
In the spirit of St. Patrick’s day, visit the produce section of your local market and stock up on lots of green! Try to incorporate some green veggies into every dish this week.Mondays are a great day to renew Family Health vows. Every Monday, you wi...
It is almost St Patrick's Day and that means put your lucky "Green On".
Holidays are a fun way to incorporate nutrition and healthy eating habits! St Patrick's Day is certainly no exception. We have created some very cute and positive nut...
It's National Nutrition Month® and a great reminder to all of us about the importance of eating healthy.The American Dietetic Association promotes March as National Nutrition Month®. This organization reminds us every year that nutrition is a very imp...
Can you tell if your child is overweight?According to a new study, you may be underestimating your child's weight. A large proportion of the parents of overweight children—and especially mothers, who are surveyed more often—do not perceive their childr...
As we come to the end of February, National Heart Health Month here are some great tips to keep in mind all year long.The American Heart Association's top ten ways to help kids develop healthy habits. This should sound pretty familiar, but it is alway...
I came across this video about kids being active. I love the music. Made me get up from my computer and break out some moves.With the weather still being pretty cold, here is a fun aerobics video for kids, you can even do the DVD with them. Make bein...