Are you attracted to food when you see it? Most of us tend to get hunger when we view food pictures we like. Researchers at the University of South California (USC) found that our brain centers of appetite and reward are triggered by viewing pictures of food, especially high-fat foods. From past studies we know […]
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Quick Tips to Add Fruits and Veggies
March is National Nutrition Month and a great time to add more fruits and vegetables to your plate. You know that eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables is good for you but sometimes difficult in our fast-paced lives. Here are some tips to add more fruits and vegetables to your day. Start your […]
Five Easy Ways to Eat Family Meals at Home
Typically in mid-March everyone eagerly waits for peaks of spring, which is just around the corner at this time of the year. But with the warm winter most of the country has been experiencing so far in 2012, many people feel that spring has already arrived! Of course, this wonderful season brings along with it […]
Eat Well Even When you are Busy
It may be hard to eat healthy if you do not have time to cook or your children want fast food. Try the following tips to eat better, save time, and stretch your food budget. Eat breakfast everyday. Try a whole-grain cereal like raisin bran with skim or 1% milk. Or, whole-wheat toast spread with […]
After-School Snacks to Satisfy Hungry Kids
“What’s there to eat?” is a common question from kids at the end of a full day of school. By this time, lunch may be four or more hours in the past, stomachs are growling and energy is low. There’s often after-school activities and evening practices to attend, so time to power thru! Snacks are an […]
Grow a Family Garden
Want your kids to eat more vegetables this summer? Growing vegetables teaches children about new foods. Caring for plants teaches them responsibility. Kids usually want to taste what they grow. Easy foods to grow: Carrots Tomatoes Cucumbers Green Beans Lettuce, Spinach & other greens Onions Peppers Zucchini Very Veggie Snack Pizza An easy snack kids […]