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Food Waste in Schools and Strategies to Reduce It
You may be wondering what can schools do to help in food waste reduction efforts? In school nutrition programs there are a variety of steps in which food loss can be controlled ranging from planning the meals to serving the food.
Healthy After-School Snacks & Activities
As my girls need healthy after-school snacks, I am working on trying to have easy nutritious snacks to hold them over until dinnertime and have fun activities to keep them busy when they get home off the bus.
Iron: An Important Mineral
You may have heard or know someone who always speaks about being fatigued, weaker than they once were, or have a difficult time regulating their body temperature. There is a chance that they may be iron deficient.
Mindful Eating
The practice of mindful eating has been researched and proven as a tool to improve eating behavior, appetite regulation, weight loss, blood sugar control, heart health, binge eating, stress, and responding to hunger and satiety cues.
Intuitive Eating Practices and Strategies for the Holiday Season
Navigating the holiday season without stressing over food choices and not letting stress and anxiety dictate those choices can be difficult. Practicing intuitive eating during this time is a great way to help.
Recipes for a Nutritious Breakfast
Getting in the habit of eating breakfast everyday can be challenging. Learn some healthy, well-balanced breakfast ideas for busy families!
Cooking With Young Children: Tips and Age-Appropriate Activities
Cooking with children is a way to promote their future health by teaching valuable culinary skills and nutrition. Learn some expert tips for involving kids in the kitchen at every stage of their development!
Healthy Beverage Guidelines for Infants to Five Years
Research shows that what children drink has a big impact on their health—both now and for years to come. Learn some age-based beverage recommendations from the nation’s leading health organizations.
Batch Cooking With Protein
Batch cooking is the practice of cooking large amounts of food and keeping some for later meals. Ground and pulled meat and poultry, such as pork, chicken, turkey, beef, or bison are excellent options for batch cooking!
Air Fryer 101
Air fryers are a popular household appliance. Learn the basics of selecting an air fryer that meets your needs along with some simple recipes and cooking tips!