Archive for the ‘School Nutrition’ CategoryHealthy Afterschool Snack: Peanut Butter and Almond Spread What is a good snack? A snack, by definition, is a small meal in between heavier meals. In order for it to be a good snack, it must pass the Quality/Quantity/Timing test. Quality - Natural ingredients, no preservatives or sugar added Quantity - Small amount Timing - Only once per day For children and even adults, the best time…Read the Rest of Article Posted in School Nutrition | No Comments » Guest Post: Improving the Quality of Food for Class Parties Whether you’ve spent hours making batches of cupcakes, or you’re a witness to those extreme sugar rushes (and crashes) when your child gets home from school, we all know about the poor quality of food being served to children during class parties. So why hasn’t anything been done about it? The only way to see…Read the Rest of Article Posted in School Nutrition | No Comments » Healthy Make-Ahead School Lunch Ideas Families today are busier than ever before, which means that parents have some tough decisions to make about where to invest their time. Providing children with a healthy lunch is a wise investment. Nutrition powers children’s learning. Posted in School Nutrition | 1 Comment » Austin Area Chefs Want to Help Improve School Lunches School lunches must be made healthier. The Let’s Move! campaign has invited chefs around the country to work with their local schools to come up with delicious, healthful ways to feed their children, and ways to get children excited about eating better. Posted in Healthy Families Blog, School Nutrition | 2 Comments » Children Are Not Hummingbirds: Stop Giving Them Sugary Drinks The childhood obesity epidemic in the United States does not have a single cause. Rather, there are a variety of factors that contribute to the increasing number of overweight or obese children. But one place we can surely point the finger of blame is toward the number of sugary drinks children consume. Posted in Healthy Eating Tips, School Nutrition | 1 Comment » Make “Fall Cleaning” the Pantry Part of Your Back to School Routine What your kids eat when you’re not looking might surprise you. You’ve heard of spring cleaning, but have you ever considered fall cleaning? I’m talking about cleaning out your pantry, getting rid of unhealthy snacks. Posted in Healthy Eating Tips, Healthy Families Blog, School Nutrition | 7 Comments » |
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