School is well underway! Are you tired of making lunch yet? It may be hard to believe, but research suggests cafeterias provide healthier meals than home-prepped varieties. Does your lunch need a makeover? Below are five of the main complaints with bagged lunches, along with solutions to improve this mid-day meal and show your lunchbox some love: “Half of the […]
A trip to the grocery store in search of gluten-free foods can be an overwhelming experience, especially these days when new gluten-free food products are popping up everywhere. Simply following a few tips can get you in, out, and on your way to a healthy lifestyle. Check out these ideas from FEED the next time you […]
The calendar says spring has sprung, though it may not feel like it outside! Spring: the perfect time to get rid of the old junk hanging around and make room for new improvements. Spring cleaning doesn’t just have to be done around the house! Take this opportunity to focus efforts on reducing those not-so-good-for-you foods […]
Suggestions to combat the initiation of picky eating and other diet pitfalls. Preschool marks the start of a child’s independence. Toddlers become “big kids,” yearning to do things all by themselves. Preschool children constantly test the boundaries their parents provide, leaving mom or dad the opportunity to say “NO,” or let them get their way. […]
Just last summer, USDA launched MyPlate, a revamp of the old food guide pyramid which seemed to create consumer confusion. Rather than a pyramid, the “plate” depicts nutritional know-how in one image. At first sight, the plate shows the five food groups: fruits, vegetables, grains and proteins, along with a glass of milk. However, if […]
Newsflash! Thanksgiving is one of top calorie consuming holidays of the year. Not surprised? This holiday is meant to be a time of reflection. It’s a time to give thanks for the family we have, the life that we made for ourselves, and a time to stop to enjoy our family and friends. Sounds good […]
In 1992, the USDA introduced the food pyramid. The purpose of the food pyramid was to provide Americans with nutritional guidelines separating the “food groups” into hierarchal sections. These sections are smaller or larger based on the percentage a person should consume daily of each “group.” In effect, the pyramid represented an order of nutritional […]