Back to School is here. If you have children between the ages of 5-18 then you know what an important season it is. My sister, Sue, is a private tutor in Pennsylvania, and in this blog we’ve decided to share some of our knowledge and experience regarding the connection between eating nutritiously and succeeding in school. Eating healthfully increases the probability that your school aged son or daughter will stay alert in the classroom and remain strong mentally through a long busy day. By eating simple fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein and dairy foods your school aged child … [Read more...] about Back to School with Healthier Eating in Focus
Back to School Nutrition Tips for Everyone!
Good Nutrition Essentials for Back-to-School Kids' bodies run best on nutritious foods - as do adult's. Kids feel better when they are pleasantly full - as do adults. Kids like to eat with family and friends - as do adults. Get the point? We all thrive on good nutrition in moderate portions eaten with those we care about. 3 Essentials for Families 1. Plan ahead - Make a smooth transition with well-planned meals, grocery list and recipes. Use a pencil and paper, laptop or smart phone to get organized for a cheaper food bill and less stress. 2. Get the family together for meals at … [Read more...] about Back to School Nutrition Tips for Everyone!
Time for School = Time for Smart Nutrition
Time for School = Time for Smart Nutrition If you’re like most parents or grandparents of school age kids, you have butterflies in your stomach right about now. Fortunately, butterflies go away after the first week of school, but other challenges take their place. Nutritious foods and beverages are a great solution to quiet kids’ growling stomachs and to set them up for a fun and successful year of learning. Back-to-school or not, kids’ bodies are very special machines - so feed them well. Breakfast is a must for fueling kids' high-energy, productive day. For time’s sake, keep the … [Read more...] about Time for School = Time for Smart Nutrition