It Doesn’t Only Happen in the Kitchen As we celebrate Farm-to-School (F2S) month, I’d like to point out how cool it is that F2S is not just something the kitchen does. A school that commits to the values also promotes agriculture in the classroom. Some schools decide to start gardens, with the produce going directly back…
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[Guest Blog] Eating Healthy While Dining Out
This is a guest blog by Ally Turnquist. Ally is a pediatric Registered Dietitian with CentraCare Health. New to her position and the St. Cloud area, she enjoys working with children and families while sharing her passion and knowledge of food and nutrition. Ally grew up in a small rural town located in Central Minnesota…
Read More »[Time Pressed Tuesday] Clean Up Your Beverage Act!
As temperatures warm up and we have more opportunities to get up and active, it is more important than ever to stay hydrated. Some nutritional changes can be time consuming, require preparation, and commitment. Not all healthy choices need to involve large amounts of time, resources, and money! This week, make a change and clean…
Read More »The Toddler Table
Since I last shared my experience of exposing my little man to table foods back in July, a lot has changed. As every mother experiences, little ones grow and change so quickly that it often seems as soon as they develop one new habit, they are dropping it for another one. When I delivered Nu-Val for…
Read More »Sugar and Sugar Substitutes – Moderation is Key
This is a guest blog by Katie Krebs Katie is a pediatric Registered Dietitian with CentraCare, working with children and their parents in both a hospital and clinic setting. Her passion for nutrition and health extends into her life outside of work. Katie enjoys active hobbies such as swimming or paddle boarding at the lake,…
Read More »Smart Snacks are now in Schools!
Healthy, well-nourished students are better learners. It’s true. Students who consume and have access to healthier foods and beverages are more likely to get the nutrients they need to learn, play and grow. Having healthier foods and beverages available also contributes to the overall health and well-being of youth. As part of the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids…
Read More »Whole Grains at Home
According to the USDA “the more moms understand about whole grains and the health benefits they provide, the more likely they are to serve them to their families.” Moms in the typical American household play a significant role in nurturing, guidance and family growth…and, very likely to shop, cook and prepare meals for their family. So for moms in…
Read More »Teaching Kids About Vegetables
Your kids probably can identify a carrot or potato, but what about bok choy or turnips? With so many of us frequenting farmers markets or gardening during the summer months, we can take advantage of the numerous teachable moments that present. Take time to teach preschool children about vegetables, and make it fun to explore…
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