Special occasions celebrated at school are fun for everyone, but often these celebrations include treats that are loaded with sugar, salt, and/or saturated fat. Consider some of the healthier treats listed below for your child’s next school celebration. When available, choose whole grain options for fiber, a nutrient commonly deficient […]
Nutrition and Health
How Much Sugar is in Your Drink?
What are Sugar Sweetened Beverages? Sugar sweetened beverages are drinks sweetened with sugar, high-fructose corn syrup, or other caloric sweeteners. They are a source of nutrition-less or “empty” calories and are suspected of greatly contributing to the current obesity epidemic. Additionally, some popular sweetened beverages contain caffeine that can have […]
Creating a Healthy Eating Pattern
Creating a healthy eating pattern doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Making just a few small adjustments can have a big impact on your overall health! Think about your eating and drinking patterns as a puzzle—you want to include foods and beverages which work well together to create a balanced or […]
