Tag Archives: food
5 Ways to Bring the Farm to School
(Photo courtesy of National Farm to School Network) In 2010, Congress designated October as National Farm to School Month celebrate those who practice growing their own food and honor the farmers who provide food, fiber, and fuel to the rest of … Continue reading
Quick, Easy Tips for Work Lunches
Whether you are looking to whittle down your waistline or your budget, one of the best ways to save both money and calories is to bring your own lunch from home every day. You may not realize it but on … Continue reading
Top 5 Healthy Snacks for Back to School
With so much media coverage on the childhood obesity crisis, it may seem like after-school snacking is a thing of the past but before you deem snacking taboo, let’s look at the facts. According to Parents magazine, many doctors agree … Continue reading
Support Your Local Farmers’ Market
National Farmers’ Market Week was held in recognition of the increasingly important role farmers’ markets play in our local and national food supply. The number of farmers’ markets operating across the country has nearly doubled in the last 5 years and … Continue reading
How to Keep Kids Healthy This Summer
Summer is half over and children everywhere are settled in to their summer vacation routine, but some parents are worried that these routines aren’t as healthy as they need to be. Without the more regimented schedule of the school year, … Continue reading