• Summer Fun with Zespri Kiwifruit

    If you are looking for a healthy addition to your child’s meals or snacks this summer, be sure to check out Zespri  SunGold kiwifruits from New Zealand.  Sweet, colorful and

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  • Bamba for Baby!

    Babies who are exposed to common allergens in the first year may actually have a reduced incidence of developing a food allergy.

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  • Remaking Snacking Habits

    A winning strategy is to view snack time as a time to add more fruits and vegetables combined with smaller portions of protein and whole grains mixed in.

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  • 10 Steps To Eating Green

    Happy Earth Day! Better health, a safer food supply, and a more sustainable environment all result from making conscious choices about food and eating. The principles of eating green run

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Healthy Holiday Swaps

Lighten up your holidays with healthy treats and fun physical activity! You don’t have to give up treats entirely or feel guilty about an occasional over-indulgence this season. The key to keeping holidays both healthy and fun is to strike a balance.  Below are a few swaps that will keep your holidays healthy without fear of morphing into the “Nutrition

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Cranberry Rice Pilaf

This is a great whole-grain dish to serve as a side to chicken or fish. Children enjoy the natural sweetness imparted from the apple and cranberries.  I prefer a tart Granny Smith apple but any apple variety works. This family favorite of mine is nutrient-dense, high in fiber and low in sugar. 2 ½ cups water ½ cup brown rice,

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