The USDA has announced a new pork guidelines to help avoid getting sick from bacteria and other "germs" that are found in pork. Pork now has the same requirements as other whole meats from beef, lamb and veal.
Always use a thermometer to ch...
You are fixing your child's lunch with healthy foods and hoping that your child will eat it!So how do you ensure that your child will eat the healthy lunch you have prepared and not toss it or trade it. Well, of course, as they get older, it gets hard...
As a parent, you want your children to eat healthy meals so they can be their best today and grow up strong and healthy. However oftentimes kids can be picky eaters, which can make it tough to find something they will eat. Fortunately, Hispanic food...
Eating Healthy with Kids Guide | Food Shopping Tips | Handling Food Marketing Tactics
Obstacles to eating healthier from food marketing to kids to the time crunch factor- we've got the facts and practical steps to help your kids eat healthier.As a par...
In the summer, more free time often means more unhealthy snacking for kids. As we approach August, many of us may be running out of snack options for our kids. Involving kids in snack planning and cooking is a fun way to get connected to food and le...
Hot Weather Nutrition| No- Cook Recipes| Heat Wave Safety Tips | Summer Safety Resources
Many parts of the country are in a heat wave, the National Weather Service and the CDC is providing heat wave safety information, maps and recommendations to r...
Ordering healthier food when dining out- tips for healthier choices for the kids (& parents too!)_________________
Healthy Kids' Restaurant Tips | Deli -Ethnic Foods |Fun Resources & PrintoutsConsider skipling the kids meals and let your kids order a ...
It's that time again....Time to have fun in the kitchen with kids with Kids Cook Monday!Why cook with kids?
Kids are much more likely to eat what they make.
Meals prepared from scratch usually contain more nutrients
Spending time in the kitchen gi...
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Farmer's Markets for summer funVisit your local farmer market- find Farmer's Markets near you here! It's a fun way for kids to learn more about how food grows, introduce them and let them explore new ...
Have you heard of The Kids Cook Monday campaign? They encourage parents to cook with their children and their website offers, tips and easy recipes to start cooking with your kids. You can even share your own recipes and photos with Kids Cook MondayHe...