The Brain and Overeating
The End of Overeating by David Kessler (Rodale Press) The problem… Why do humans overeat? David Kessler writes that sugar, salt and fat drive overeating. For example, if given the choice of a sorbet...
View Article“Uber” Creative Candy Apples
It’s Fall and what better time than to eat apples from sweet Fuji to crunchy Cortland from sour Granny Smith to tart McIntosh. Go to any farmers market or grocery store and you will see that apples are...
View ArticleDELETING THE WHEAT
Imagine having diarrhea and stomach aches for most of your life, seeing doctors who tell you it’s all in your head and finally at the age of 59 years getting diagnosed with Celiac Disease. That is just...
View ArticleGO FOR THE GREENS! In Lower Merion Elementary Schools
The Lower Merion Elementary School System outside of Philadelphia is getting ready for GO FOR THE GREENS! week from Monday, March 15 through Thursday, March 18th. Everyone is invited to taste the...
View ArticleTake Action for Healthy School Lunches
The school Nutrition Association advises: “Getting involved in school meals programs is easy. Start with these easy steps: 1. Review cafeteria menus with your child and be encouraging about trying new...
View ArticleHealthy Halloween Snack Ideas
Dietz & Watson Lite Virginia Ham with Basil and NY State Cheddar cheese topped with a Cherry Tomato Fry and egg and place on a bagel- add a ham steak with mozzarella cheese on top.
View ArticleHow to have your kids eat less candy this Halloween
Here are some quick strategies to have your kids eat less candy this Halloween… THINK OUTSIDE THE WRAPPER This year think about handing out less candy and more stickers, mini pumpkins, mini toys and...
View ArticleKid’s Afterschool Snacks can follow the NEW 2010 Dietary Guidelines!
Healthy After School Snacks Last week, The 2010 Dietary Guidelines were launched by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Department of Health and Human Services to prevent diet related disease and...
View ArticleEating the Colors of the Rainbow
Rainbow of fruit Written by: Grace Dickinson, Student and Blogger at Temple University. In honor of National Nutrition Month, below are a few tips on how to include a healthful array of colors into...
View ArticleReaching out to the community
World Hunger DayToday is World Food Day. Nearly a billion people don’t have enough to eat especially is South Asia and Africa. But what about the state of food insecurity here in Philadelphia? The...
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