Written by Kelli George Part of National Nutrition Month 2014 We have all heard that ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor away’, right? But who really feels like eating a plain apple EVERY SINGLE DAY? Apples are delicious, but I know that I am not the only one who gets tired of eating the… Continue Reading Your “Apple a Day” Made Fun
April 25, 2014
Smoothies are all the rage today. They’re perfect for our busy lives since you can blend them up quickly and drink it on the go. Smoothies also are a kid-friendly way to eat more fruits (and even veggies). And most smoothies use dairy products as the liquid ingredient, making them a good source of calcium,… Continue Reading All About Smoothies
April 3, 2014
Now that we’ve posted about foods to stock in your pantry and refrigerator, it’s time to “chill” and talk about foods to keep in your freezer. Here are some reasons why your freezer can be your best friend: It’s a wonderful time-saving device when you don’t have time to cook from scratch Once defrosted, frozen… Continue Reading Build a Better Pantry Part 3 – Freezer Foods
January 30, 2014
Welcome to the first of our new blog series, Build a Better Pantry. The purpose of this is to help you 1- Create a list of food to keep on hand and 2- Cook quick and easy meals from these basic ingredients. An added bonus to having a Better Pantry is saving money by stocking… Continue Reading Build a Better Pantry Part 1: Non-Perishable Food
September 6, 2013
I just ran across a new study today (see a video about the results here) about preventing diabetes. It found that eating whole fruit, in particular blueberries, grapes and apples, at least twice a week reduced the risk of developing diabetes. On the flipside, drinking fruit juice once a day or more increased the risk of… Continue Reading Prevent Diabetes by Eating Smart, Moving More and Slimming Down
August 30, 2013
If you follow the Family Nutrition Program on Facebook or Twitter, you have no doubt heard that buying produce in season can save you money. Produce that is in season is also more flavorful and higher in nutrients.
June 3, 2013
