healthy eating

Making Healthy Choices for School Lunches

\”According to new research led by Michigan State University and published in the current issue of Childhood Obesity, when schools offered snacks in lunchtime a la carte or vending that were mostly or entirely healthful, students responded with improvements in their diets, said Katherine Alaimo, MSU associate professor of food, science and human nutrition. \”When healthful …

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Childhood Obesity – what can we do to prevent it?

20-25 years ago, were we having any discussion about childhood obesity?  Our \”too-busy\” lifestyles today have led so many of us to look for ways to conveniently do everything, including meals.  Video games, tv, smart phones all provide wonderful distractions for children who used to go outside to play so getting daily exercise wasn\’t a …

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Buy better groceries

Buy better groceries!  Check out this video link for tips on what to look for when shopping for a variety of food items at the store. What are your favorite healthy foods to purchase at the grocery?