Making Fruits and Veggies Fun to Eat from Debra Amos Do you struggle getting kids to eat fruit and veggies? Here’s 3 Tips PERSEVERE Children need to be offered a new fruit or vegetable several times before they will try it. New foods need to be offered 10-15 times before kids stop recognizing it as 'new'. So keep introd...
read more >from Tufts University The case for berries' brain benefits was recently bolstered by a study the authors call the largest and longest of its kind. Scientists at Brigham and Women's Hospital analyzed data on berry consumption among 16,010 women age 70 and older participating in the Nurses' Health Study. The women completed dietary ...
read more >from Tufts University Eating whole-grain cereal for breakfast or snacking on popcorn does more than just add fiber to your diet, according to new University of Scranton research: Whole-grain cereals and snacks also contain surprisingly high levels of antioxidants called polyphenols, rivaling such well-known antioxidant sources as fruits and veg...
read more >from the Mayo Clinic Can fast food be part of a weight-loss or healthy diet plan? You might not think so. In fact, you might even think that you can't have a meal that's both quick and healthy. But this isn't necessarily so. An occasional stop at a fast-food restaurant can fit into a healthy diet plan. The key is to choose wisely. The...
read more >from the American Dietetic Association – eatright.org Note: You may need an adult to help with some of these snacks. Peel a banana and dip it in yogurt. Roll in crushed cereal and freeze. Spread celery sticks with peanut butter or low-fat cream cheese. Top with raisins. Enjoy your “ants on a log.” Stuff a whole-grai...
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