Did you know that dairy is considered its very own food group? Yes, along with fruit, vegetables, protein foods, and grains, dairy is one of the five major food groups. My Plate is a helpful tool to help us see what the food groups are and how much from each food group should fill our […]
Get your family to eat more fruits and vegetables
We all know that fruits and vegetables are important. And most of us don’t eat enough. How many cups or servings of vegetables do you need per day? It depends. This web-based tool from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) can help you. Vital to Health Vegetables and fruits contain vitamins and minerals vital […]
Healthy Habits on a Vacation
The open road, a schedule of activities (or not) and time set aside for all play, no work. This is the joy of vacation! A little recovery is exactly what we need for good health. And yet, have you noticed how hard it can be to eat healthy while on vacation? Okay, so it’s not […]
