Meal Tips

“Activate Your Summer Shield”
From The American Institute for Cancer Research & SuperKids Nutrition
What:
A fun program to teach kids about healthy nutrition and lifestyle habits
For:
Kids from K – 5
To be run by:
Educators at Summer Camps,

Do you know that feeling when your kid comes home from daycare, camp or school again with almost all of the food they left with that morning?

You can maintain your kids’ health during the holiday season without sacrificing the sweet traditions. Almost every parent experiences how much their kids slow down or become hyperactive after eating holiday foods loaded with sugar,

Kids love sugar — it’s actually a scientific fact we’re born with a sweet tooth. So,

It’s no secret that kids’ preferences and moods can change day to day. Some days, little ones are cute and cuddly and other days they cry and scream,

Typically, people aren’t thrilled by eating things that have the word “fat” in their name, but in the case of omega-3 fatty acids,

Food focused activities are a great way to spend time with your kids in the kitchen.

The most important meal of the day just got a long overdue makeover. Are you searching for fast and nutritious breakfast ideas that hold your hunger at bay while you are busy tackling the never-ending job of “mom”?

Real Nutrition: Did you know that foodborne illnesses actually increase during the summer? Bacteria flourish in the warm and humid summer months.

Summer camp and summer school are just around the corner! You can pack your kids the most nutritious lunch ever –but making sure they eat it is another story.

Need some inspiration on how to keep cool, stay hydrated, and squeeze in some extra nutrition during the hot summer months?

Black beans, sliced avocado, shredded romaine, salsa and shredded cheese in corn tortillas. Pineapple chunks for dessert.

There are many ways to fill your grocery cart with nutritious foods that cost less. Focus on whole food instead of convenience food and prepare tasty homemade meals from scratch.

Just yesterday, I could smell barbecue wafting from my neighbor’s backyard. BBQs can be a recipe for outdoor fun,

Processed convenience foods and quick takeout meals make meal and snack time quick and easy for us busy parents – but is it always the best choice for the health of our little ones?