Staying Active When It's Cold Outside

It’s cold outside!  During the winter months it can be harder to enjoy time outside when it’s cold. Make the most of your family time and en...

Sweet, Sweet Potatoes

When we think of classic mashed potatoes, baked potatoes, potato chips or french fries we are also thinking of the very commonly known white...

The Advantages of Recess Before Lunch

As lesson plans progress, children’s attention span shortens which makes it difficult for them to focus and be as productive during tasks as...

Simple Meals with Swiss Chard

Swiss chard is a very colorful vegetable found at farmers’ market and grocery stores. The stems of this leafy green are usually red, yellow,...

Drink Water During the School Day

Welcome back to a new school year! A new year gives us a chance to create healthy habits that will continue for the rest of the year. Most o...

Cooking with Canned Pumpkin

This time of year is all about adding pumpkin to everything. Canned pumpkin is a healthy and affordable ingredient to have in your pantry. Y...

Healthy Rewards for Good Behavior

When it comes to teaching kids how to behave, parents and teachers recognize that rewarding good behavior can be more effective than punishi...

Quick Meals With Green Beans

Now that school is back in session, busy schedules can make it hard to find time to cook family meals. With a little planning and some simpl...

Keeping Kids Active After School

In the summer time it’s easier for kids to be active like playing outside or going to the pool. But when schools starts, staying active afte...

Easy Eggplant Recipes

Now is the time when fresh eggplant is readily available at the farmers’ markets and in the grocery stores. We are all very familiar with th...

Healthy School Fundraising

School fundraisers raise money for activities and programs not covered by the school’s regular operating budget: sports teams, field trips, ...

Wonderful Watermelon

The hardest part of enjoying a watermelon is picking a good one. Watermelons can look good on the outside, but when cut open it isn’t as tas...

Adding Veggies to Your Summer Salads

There are a lot of low-cost veggies in the summer, which makes it easier to make healthy meals the whole family will love. You can find loca...

Kids Eat Free with Summer Food Programs!

Summer break is meant to be a time for fun and relaxation for kids and families.  However, it isn’t much fun for anyone if they are hungry. ...

Fresh Ways with Asparagus

If you’re looking for a tasty spring vegetable, asparagus is the way to go! Asparagus is currently in season and can be found at farmers’ ma...

Creating End of the Year Memories

Parents play an important role in encouraging healthy foods and activities in the classroom.  Talk to your child's teacher about having ...

Grow Your Own Carrots

Carrots are rich in vitamins. You can grow them almost year round!  The spring and fall are the best times to plant them and they take aroun...

Active Body, Healthy Mind

Now that the weather is getting warmer, it is easier to become more active. Physical activity is very important to keep people of all ages h...

How to Start a School Garden

A school garden is a great way to engage students in nutrition, science, math, reading, social studies, and physical education, while teachi...

Adding Cabbage to Your Meals

   Cabbage has a simple taste, but it can still add some life to your meals! Packed with vitamins and available in white, green, and red col...