When we think about maintaining good heart health, we often focus on exercise and a balanced diet. But there’s one overlooked hero in the quest to improve heart health – fiber. Fibers are found in foods like whole grain bread, brown rice, oatmeal, vegetables, fruits, beans, nuts, and seeds. It is not digested like other […]
Vegetable Soup
Do your children enjoy eating soup? Vegetable soup can be fun to make and delicious to eat for children, especially when paired with a story about growing vegetables or making soup! They may be eager to make and taste it. For even more encouragement, include children in gardening pretend play and a cooking activity. Making […]
A New Year, A New Look at Snacks
The word “snack” often suggests sweet or salty things like cookies, chips, candy, or snack bars. This new year give your family’s snacks a different look by focusing on healthy and satisfying alternatives that supply important nutrients without a lot of added sugar and salt. Snacks can be a very beneficial way for everyone, especially […]