Food & Nutrition

School is upon us and so is getting back to a regular routine.  And that means making sure our kids eat something healthy before they go to school in the morning. But getting our kids to eat something good for them takes a little bit of strategy.  So why not consider creating a healthy Breakfast Popsicle for their enjoyment.   Here are a few fun recipes to try out.

We all know how important it is to drink plenty of water before, during and after a workout.  But what is best to eat after a workout?  As with any diet plan, balance and moderation are best, but there are certain foods that are best after you workout your body.

The summer can put a damper on keeping a regular schedule! From running to camps to the pool to kids just playing outside for hours, it’s almost impossible to make sure kids are eating during the summer months. Here’s Kids Summer Snack Mix to make sure your kids are eating something of value.

We all know how busy life can get. Between school, weekly practices and game night, we have very little time for cooking a family meal. One kitchen tool that makes family meals so much easier is the crockpot or slow cooker. 10 Crock Pot Dinner Ideas for Game Night:

You hear a lot of people deciding to go “Gluten Free” these days. It’s become a popular trend. But what does that really mean? What are the benefits?

It’s so easy to want to hibernate during the winter time to keep your kids safe from cold and flu season. As moms we have to do our best to keep our family’s immune system as strong as it can be. We all know eating right is the key to staying healthy but there are other things you can do to boost your immune system.

Are you responsible for bringing snacks for the team this year? We will be responsible for bringing snacks to my son’s baseball games so I wanted to pass along some information I found very useful in planning.

When we talk about Energy drinks we are not talking about Sports drinks. Sports drinks like Gatorade have definite value for kids who play sports and need to replenish their fluids. But Energy drinks hold no benefit for children. In fact, reports say these drinks may not be safe for children’s health including their hearts.

It’s a new season, so you are probably going to be asked to bring snacks for your child’s team. Great! It’s always nice to contribute to the team. But there are some things you need to keep in mind when you are planning your halftime or post-game snacks.