Snacks are an important part of a young child’s nutrient needs. Parents play a powerful role in shaping their children’s behaviors towards eating and food in general. Therefore, encouraging and guiding smart snacking can have a lasting impact on a child’s overall development. Balanced snacks contribute nutritional value It is hard for young children to […]
Festive Heart Healthy Super Bowl Snacks
Did you know Super Bowl Sunday is the second largest food consumption day on the calendar after Thanksgiving?! I’ll be honest, I rarely watch the Super Bowl, but on the rare occasions that I do, I am always in it for the food. And, as that statistic suggests, it appears others are, too. While all […]
Turn your Home into a Haven for Healthy Food Choices
Make the Healthy Choice the Easy Choice Your family’s health can benefit when you modify your home environment to make healthy food and beverage choices the easiest choice to make. Set yourself up for success by having healthy foods and beverages: Available – Shop for ingredients that make healthy meals & snacks. Set yourself up […]
