Eating Healthy While Keeping it Cheap!

Many think that by switching to a healthy diet it is going to empty their wallet. This doesn’t have to be true! For starters just by switching to drinking more water you are eliminating the costs of juices and sodas. When grocery shopping plan ahead, don’t...

Brown Bag Lunches

With children and a busy work schedule it may seem easy to hand them lunch $ or give them a high in sodium and fat prepackaged meal. Especially for a growing child it is so important that they have a nutritious meal to keep their energy levels and mind going all day....

An Apricot a day keeps the doctor away!

So we all heard it before “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”….but what about apricots? Apricots are a great source of vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, iron, and fiber. Apricots can be sliced up with other fruit, pureed, baked, and a great snack...

Helping Children Understand the Food Pyramid!

You are the most important influence on your child! By modeling a healthy diet and lifestyle you are helping your child make all around healthier lifestyle choices. MyPyramid.gov has transformed the old food pyramid into something new and fresh for children to better...

Stay Warm!

With all this rain today stay in and keep warm with a nice cup of tea! Tea such as green tea and black tea is high in antioxidants and protects against heart disease, cancer, and even allergies. Not to mention its a great way to stay hydrated! So curl up with a nice...

Food Trends in 2011

Chefs have healthier predictions in 2011 for adults and kids! Expect to see smaller meal options for a smaller price! -This new trend should be great for our wallets and our waistline! Chefs aiming for nutritionally balanced childrens dishes! -No more hot dogs or...