You've all heard the advice, "cut down sugars and sodium and trim the fat". You say: I know sugar when I see it", but do you know you're eating sugar when any of these ingredients appear on the food label? corn syrup, sucrose, fructose, glucose, dextrose, honey,...
Choose Wisely When Food Shopping on a Budget
With a little planning and effort, choosing foods at the grocery store can be simplified while still saving money and keeping nutritional values up. Food for the week (or more) depends on how wisely you choose at the grocery store. The first step is planning...
New E-Book Resource for Parents and Preschool Teachers
Children love to cook and work with food. Help them sharpen their skills in math and science, nutrition, vocabulary and social skills, while enjoying what they are doing. This resource for parents and preschool teachers will help use their skills in new and exciting...
End of the Week – Time to Plan Weekly Meals
End of the week is a good time to plan meals and grocery shop. Some plan for two or more weeks at a time, saving to do the fresh produce buying periodically. The end of the week usually means grocery stores have specials on certain products. Just because some foods...
For Your Viewing Pleasure
I would really like for you to visit my new page at https://www.facebook.com/ImagesUnlimitedBooks. If you give it a "like" I will be forever grateful. I need to spread the word more and I would like you to help me. Will you do that? Best to you, Lee Jackson Apples and...
What Influences Your Food Choices?
What has the most influence on your food choices and/or the food you prepare for your family? Do your food choices depend on how much money you have to spend on food? Are they about how close you live to supermarkets? Does it have anything to do with how close you...
How Jamie Oliver is Raising Health Awareness
Jamie Oliver and his Food Revolution are on a mission. I invite you to read this article by Everyday Health expert, Jillian Michaels as she finds out why he is so passionate about what he does....
Enjoy the 4th of July with a Refreshing Treat Kids Can Make
Here is a page from Amy Houts's childrens cookbook: Cooking Around the Calendar With Kids: Holiday and Seasonal Food and Fun. For this and many other food and family fun ideas buy this cookbook and enjoy cooking with kids throughout the year.You can find this cookbook...
Eating “Real Food” and Making Healthier Choices for Kids
More than one in six children and teenagers are obese according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. All we need do is look around and see the re-sizing of America. There was to have been a voluntary ban on fast food ads on TV as these were said to...
National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month
Did you know June was National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month? Isn't that appropriate, with all the fresh produce you see at Farmers' Markets and in stores? Have you had a chance to visit a Farmers' Market this season? They are often open on Saturdays so hopefully...
