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Nourishing Advice for a Healthy Family

Getting the family and children eating healthy meals at home and away from home can be challenging.  With the morning time rush, after school activities and getting all the daily chores completed it gets to be a busy day.

Not too worry, our dietitians have pulled out their best advice to help you get the kids eating healthy at home and at school!  Our dietitians get right to the point with specific action-oriented advice.

You can also find stories and activities for promoting healthy choices to chlldren in the fun kids nutrition section. 

 
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10 Healthy Breakfasts for Families On-The-Go

The school year may be coming to a close, but with summer camps, soccer practice, and family vacations, you may find it difficult to sit down and eat a well-balanced breakfast. Study after study shows the important of a healthy breakfast, but luckily it doesn't have to be eaten as a sit-down meal. Here are 10 healthy breakfast ideas for families on the go!

Breakfast Meal - The Most Important Meal For Children

Wondering why breakfast is the most important meal of the day? Facts from recent studies about the benefits of breakfast and problems caused by skipping breakfast.

Rise and Shine: It’s Breakfast Time!

Start your child's day with these healthy breakfast foods!

How To Make Time For Breakfast

Busy family's guide to eating breakfast every morning. Dietitians guide to how make time for breakfast despite a busy schedule.

Healthy Kitchen Starts With Fresh Foods In The Cupboards

Clean out the junk food and make room for healthy food choices. A healthy meal starts with having healthy foods ready in the kitchen to cook. Here are some great and easy to implement tips from our dietitians for creating a kitchen with healthy foods and snacks for your family.

Healthy Back To School Breakfast

Starting early with back to school healthy routines, 3 Simple steps to help your kids start the new school year. Healthy habits for back to school - easy steps to help children get ready for back to school. Getting on track to healthy new school year- helping your child get into a healthy routine for back to school!

Quick Guide For Parents to Common Cooking Terms

Our dietitians have put together a cooking glossary to use as a reference guide when reading recipes. This is also a great list of cooking words to help teach children about cooking. Here are some common cooking terms that many recipes may list.

Healthy Breakfast Foods For Children Organized By Food Groups

Wondering what to cook for breakfast and create a balanced meal. Here is a chart of breakfast meal ideas and the food groups.

Missing Recipe Ingredients? Find Easy Cooking Ingredient Substitutes!

Ever get started on a family favorite recipe only to discover you are missing one of the ingredients. This guide, put together by the North Dakota State University, provides a handy list of substitutions you can use for common recipe ingredients.

Parents' Guide - List Of Healthier Ingredients For Recipes

You may be surprised by changing just a couple of ingredients in a recipe can turn it into a wonderfully healthy meal for the family. Guide to ingredient substitutions for a healthier recipe.

Recipe Measurement Conversion Chart - Reference Sheet for Cooking

Recipe Measurement Conversion Chart - Reference Sheet for Cooking. Here is a handy reference page for converting any measurement you might encounter while cooking. Both metric and imperial units are included in this reference list, including cross references.

How To Grill Fruits For A Sweet Family BBQ

Add a little sweet taste to this year's barbecue menu! Adding fruit to your grilling options is easier than you think. Enjoy the outdoors and add a little sweetness that is healthier and kids will love!

10 Healthy Alternatives To Kid-Friendly Lunch Foods and Snacks

It’s no secret that kids can be picky eaters, especially when it comes to healthier foods. Many kids prefer their lunch boxes to be filled with foods that are higher in sugar, salt, and fat. These foods are also convenient and easy to pack and store, which makes it tempting to throw it in your child’s lunchbox. However, there are ways you can pack your child healthier versions of their favorite school lunch and snack foods without sacrificing taste or flavor! Here are 10 healthy alternatives to kid-friendly lunch foods and snacks.

Packing a Healthy Lunch Box…easier than you think!

Quick and easy back to school healthy lunches for kids- New fun sandwiches to pack, kids easy lunch box ideas, healthy eating tips, and nutritious recipes kids will love! Our fun food ideas make it easier to pack healthier foods for your child's school lunch box.

Fruits To Grill

Enjoy some of our family favorite fruits to grill. Ideas and tips for best fruits to grill for a healthier barbecue for the whole family.

Parents Guide To Making a Healthy Lunch For Kids

Our dietitians share their tips for what ingredients makes a healthy lunch box for children. School lunch article with suggestions on buying school lunch and tips for making a well balanced healthy lunch for school aged children.

Tips For Parents - What To Do When Children Won't Eat Their Lunch

Solutions For Children Who Ditch Their lunch. Tips and suggestions from our dietitians on what to do with kids that throw away their lunch.

Healthy Lunch Foods For Children Organized By Food Groups

Create a balanced lunch that meets the MyPlate nutrition guidlelines. Food ideas and suggestions for creating a healthy well-balanced lunch for children from each of the five food groups. Lunchbox ideas from the food groups of My Plate.

Vegetables To Grill

Try some of our family's favorite vegetables to grill this summer! There are so many different vegetables that you can add to your barbecue menu for a healthy meal that helps children meet their serving requirements. Our dietitians share some cooking tips for grilling vegetables that the whole familiy will enjoy.

Grilling Vegetables

Grilling healthier food choices this summer by adding vegetables to your barbecue menu. Cooking outdoors with your kids and family is a great way to role model good nutrition with healthy food choices that are fun! Plan a healthier and creative barbecue this summer with grilled vegetables.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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