National Nutrition Month

During National Nutrition Month® Make Sensible Snacks Part of Your Healthy Eating Plan, says Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics February 3, 2015 CHICAGO – Snacks can be a fun and valuable part of a person’s healthful eating plan – but they can also add unneeded calories, sugar, sodium and fat. During National Nutrition Month®, the […]

Comic Book Characters Help Children to Develop Good Eating Habits

Eric Paul Meredith is a classically trained chef, Registered Dietitian, and Certified Youth Exercise Specialist. Over the last seven years, he has worked with thousands of young people and established himself as an expert in childhood health education and promotion. By focusing on youth, he hopes to change behaviors early and empower children to develop […]

The Health Benefits of Yogurt

Hello Do you want to jumpstart your day with a bowl of whole wheat cereal and yogurt,especially homemade yogurt. You seen the commericals about how good yogurt is for your body and how it is a good and (perfect) snack. But, You still have to read the food label on the yogurt package. Why? because […]

Be a Choosy Snacker

Back to School, Back to Work, Back to Basics It is easy as 1, 2, 3, Here are a few pictorial tips on being a choosy snacker. choose fruit and vegetables over chips  because they are high in fiber, minerals and vitamins. Choose nuts for flavor and texture and a good source of antioxidants to […]