Tag Archives: fruit

Living Healthy TV – APPLES

FEED Founder, Lara Field teamed up with WGN’s Living Healthy TV to talk about everyone’s favorite fall fruit — APPLES! Check out the segment to learn the beneficial properties of apples, why they should be incorporated into your daily diet, and watch them prepare an easy FEED-approved snack!  

What a Dietitian Buys at the Grocery Store

Ever wonder what’s in a dietitian’s grocery haul? Read on for the must-buys and favorite new finds of the FEED RDs: FEED founder Lara Field is a pediatric nutrition expert and mom of two, so her go-to grabs often include easy eats for the whole family including:   Easy lunch options Whole wheat pasta Amy’s […]

Eat Seasonably– PEACHES

For a limited time only, peaches are in season! Each summer this juicy fruit ripens to hues of white, pink, orange and yellow to be plucked for our enjoyment. One large fuzzy fruit contains a healthy dose of vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium and fiber. Sweeten up your summer with this delicious fruit:   Health […]

Smoothie Secrets from FEED

Refreshing, cool, sweet, and delicious, many turn to smoothies when the weather warms up, in pursuit of a healthy drink. However, there are many traps that lure consumers, turning our slim smoothie into a diet disaster! Read on and learn our SMOOTHIE SECRETS to ensure you are not destroying your diet! Recent research showed that […]

Eat Seasonably – ARUGULA

There is nothing like fresh fruit and vegetables during their peak season. Check out our “Eat Seasonably” feature where we will share health tips, preparation tricks, and new recipes featuring the best of the season’s produce. Did you know? Arugula is one of the most potent natural superfoods Arugula is also commonly known as “rocket” […]

Reinventing “Kid Food” Favorites

It is easy to fall into a routine of choosing frozen food standbys for meals. However, the typical “kid food favorites” like chicken fingers or mac and cheese are high in calories and fat, but more importantly, contain little nutrition. Take a look at our “Eat This, Not That” feature comparing some typical frozen food […]

Eat Seasonably – MANGO

There is nothing like fresh fruits and vegetables during peak season. Check out our “Eat Seasonably” feature where we will share health tips, preparation tricks, and new recipes featuring the best of the season’s produce. Did you know? Mangoes are the most widely consumed fruit in the world! Giving someone a basket of mangoes is […]

What’s in your lunch box?

Kids are back in school, summer is coming to a close, and one of the biggest concerns of many parents around this time focuses on what to pack for lunch! Whether it be elaborate or just plain simple, lunch is an important time to provide kids with some of the vital nutrients they need to […]

Fourth of July BBQ – Toss your taters for these nutrition-packed veggie alternatives!

Looking for some fresh ideas for your BBQ this holiday weekend? How about spicing up your grill with seasonal produce? Rather than serving the same old side dishes, such as potatoes or corn, try some of these healthy alternatives to complement your Fourth of July Feast! Radicchio – Sometimes known as Italian chicory, this red-leafed, […]