Eight Small Choices for Better Health
…If there is one constant in life, it’s that hydration always helps. Along with water, try to keep hydrating foods like broths and watery vegetables in the picture, along with…
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High Blood Pressure and The Power of Potassium
…other things. Low intakes of potassium are mainly due to low intakes are fruits, vegetables and dairy products, according to the U.S. Dietary Guidelines. However, inadequate dietary potassium doesn’t typically…
Garden to Plate: Inspiring Children to Eat Veggies
…interested in fruits and vegetables. For caregivers who struggle to get their children to consume their “five a day” of fruits and vegetables, the gardening season may just be what…
Get Dirty to Teach Nutrition
New fruits and vegetables aren’t always the most exciting dishes at the dinner table, but kids are much more willing to try a plant they’ve helped grow. As seed-planting season…
Myth Busting: Organic is Cleaner
…30% less likely to have pesticide residues than conventional fruits and vegetables, they had an equal risk of bacterial contamination. This means that an organic food is just as likely…
School Lunch Supplies List
…make sure whatever you choose is BPA free. Extra credit if it is leakproof as well! Shape Cutters Think of a cookie cutter, but for fruits and vegetables! These mini…
Dairy-Free Sauces and Blending
Whether you’re making a smooth vegetable soup or a vegan “cheese” sauce, a blender is a must for getting a great sauce with no dairy. Immersion blenders are the easiest…
Fun Ways to Get Kids into the Kitchen
…as young as three to five years old. These tasks, like washing fruits and vegetables or mixing ingredients, might seem small or simple to you, but they are a start….