Like Parent, Like Child
Jun 18, 2013
Have you ever let the wrong words slip in front of an impressionable child's ears? Children have a delightful way of reminding of us of our not so delightful habits. Food choices can fall under this same category, and these choices can have a greater impact on your child's developing body. Either parent has a great opportunity to be a good example for your child.
Eating together as a family…
- Gives children a chance to model parent’s behavior.
Quantity Cooking
Jun 13, 2013
My husband and I recently had our first baby. My mother, know known as Mimi, came to help me. Along with what seemed like a truck load of gifts for the baby she also brought a freezer full of homemade frozen dinners. I found these meals to be invaluable. After a long day (and night), there was no better feeling, than knowing I could pull a meal out of the freezer and have home cooked meal with minimal effort.
Celebrate June Dairy Month All Year Round
May 31, 2013
All of us know how important calcium is for healthy bones and teeth. June is the month we celebrate dairy foods which are important for calcium and other nutrients. It is recommended that all of us over the age of 9 years consume 3 servings of low-fat or fat-free dairy every day. One serving of dairy equals:
1 cup (8 ounces) of low-fat or fat-free milk
1 cup (8 ounces) of low-fat or fat-free yogurt
1.5 ounces of reduced fat natural cheese, etc.
Here are some ways to include dairy:
Red, White and Blue for Memorial Day
May 24, 2013
If you are having a cookout or gathering of family and friends this weekend and need a quick and easy heart healthy idea for a dessert, here is a great idea.
Buy the following and put out for folks to make their own sundae:
Red - Sliced Strawberries
White - Low-fat vanilla yogurt (also can get low sugar too with splenda)
Blue - Blueberries
May is Eye Health Month
May 17, 2013
All of us know how important good eyesight is to our overall well being. Adult-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a common eye condition among people 50 and older. It is a leading cause of vision loss in older adults according to the National Eye Institute. It gradually destroys the macula leading to the inability to see objects clearly.
Some lifestyle choices are linked to AMD. While it remains unknown if altering lifestyle choices such as the following can alter the impact of AMD, all promote healthy living:
