Archive for September, 2010

Learning from the Students

Thursday, September 30th, 2010

The "Freshman 15". The very words strike fear in the heart of many college students (and some adults too). Fortunately, there are ways to avoid gaining weight whether you're a college freshman or you're attending your 25th reunion. For example, at Iowa State University, they've implemented "tray-less" dining. It's simple: no trays ...Read More...

Super Hero Foods

Monday, September 27th, 2010

As autumn begins I'm offering a repost to remind us of super sources of nutrition. There are foods and then there are Super Hero Foods. As you might have guessed, we want as many of the Super Heroes in our diet as possible. Nuts about nuts Do you avoid eating nuts because they're so high in calories? ...Read More...

Greening Your Diet: Eating Locally

Thursday, September 23rd, 2010

Eat locally and shop locally! Benefits include fresher and more nutritious food, reducing the energy needed to transport food, and it tastes better! Read on for more!

Back to School: Snack Time!

Monday, September 20th, 2010

Many of the same suggestions I make for adults are great snacks for kids. Sometimes, we need to increase the fun quotient to make healthy snacks more interesting for them. Let them play with their food a little bit if that makes them eat more. Good choices include: Let them pop edamame ...Read More...

Dream It, Do It

Thursday, September 16th, 2010

Years ago, when I was a little girl, my grandmother brought me to visit some friends who owned a bed & breakfast. I don't remember much about that visit, but I do remember drinking in the environment: a happy couple who worked out of their home, a warm and inviting kitchen and opera streaming from ...Read More...

Help Your Kids Get an “A” in Healthy Eating

Monday, September 13th, 2010

Is dinner time a battle of wills in your home? Do you send your child off to school with what you feel is a healthy and appealing lunch, only to learn that it was traded for a Lunchables pizza and some cookies? You are not alone. It’s possible to get your children ...Read More...

Get Dinner on the Table Fast

Thursday, September 9th, 2010

September is a busy month for everyone. Even if you don't have kids back in school, chances are you've had to snap out of the "it's summertime and the livin' is easy" mode. You still have to eat, so here are some great ideas for yummy & healthy meals you can make in no time. Asian ...Read More...

Back to School: Eat Your Breakfast!

Monday, September 6th, 2010

We’ve got a back to school theme this month with great information that everyone can benefit from. Plus September is Better Breakfast Month. Makes sense to talk about the most important meal of the day: breakfast. Eat Your Breakfast Breakfast is important for so many reasons. It revs your metabolism, stabilizes your blood sugar ...Read More...