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A new study published by the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior has found that adults who were able to learn cooking and meal preparation skills in adolescence make better dietary choices later in life. The study followed participants over 10 years to compare their cooking skills with their dietary habits as young adults. Perceived efficacy ... 10 Easy Ways to Teach Kids to Cook
10 Easy Ways to Teach Kids to Cook
A new study published by the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior has found that adults who were able to learn cooking and meal preparation skills in adolescence make better dietary choices later in life. The study followed participants over 10 years to compare their cooking skills with their dietary habits as young adults. Perceived efficacy ... 10 Easy Ways to Teach Kids to Cook
Cooking
We have been working on some lovely ideas for pears for the fall and for the holidays. Thanks to Cindy Silver, MS, RD, from Lowes Foods, for her request for pear recipes and ideas.We believe we have a few good ones here and we had a lot of creating...
Make a Pear Centerpiece or Pear Salad Or Pear Appetizer
We have been working on some lovely ideas for pears for the fall and for the holidays. Thanks to Cindy Silver, MS, RD, from Lowes Foods, for her request for pear recipes and ideas.We believe we have a few good ones here and we had a lot of creating...
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Cooking, Kids
When I presented at the Child and Adult Care Food Program's (CACFP) Sponsors Association Meeting a few weeks ago, I offered ways to help picky eaters shift to healthier eating patterns. The post Fun Ways to Get Picky Eaters to Try New Foods featured the first topic I addressed: sneaking in nutrients. Now I'd like to talk ... Strategies for Engaging Picky Eaters with Healthy Foods
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Strategies for Engaging Picky Eaters with Healthy Foods
When I presented at the Child and Adult Care Food Program's (CACFP) Sponsors Association Meeting a few weeks ago, I offered ways to help picky eaters shift to healthier eating patterns. The post Fun Ways to Get Picky Eaters to Try New Foods featured the first topic I addressed: sneaking in nutrients. Now I'd like to talk ... Strategies for Engaging Picky Eaters with Healthy Foods
Cooking, Kids
Have you ever heard of micro greens? Micro greens are very young plants that are both delicate and flavorful, and they're totally loaded with nutrients. Check out how to grow them, harvest them, and cook with them, all in this handy post!
Micro Greens 101
Have you ever heard of micro greens? Micro greens are very young plants that are both delicate and flavorful, and they're totally loaded with nutrients. Check out how to grow them, harvest them, and cook with them, all in this handy post!
Cooking, Kids
Sometimes all you need to pep up a snack is a little bit of pizazz. Instead of pouring a bit of dip or a dollop of nut butter into a dish to put on the side of your snack, consider making it into a line on the plate and...
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Pastry Brushes: Snacking’s Trump Card
Sometimes all you need to pep up a snack is a little bit of pizazz. Instead of pouring a bit of dip or a dollop of nut butter into a dish to put on the side of your snack, consider making it into a line on the plate and...
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When we held our last contest, we were bowled over by the fantastic responses we got from nutrition educators. It was terribly hard to choose a winner, but we thought we shouldn't end there. Instead, we wanted to share a few of our very favorite class ideas, so that...
Great Class Ideas — From YOU!
When we held our last contest, we were bowled over by the fantastic responses we got from nutrition educators. It was terribly hard to choose a winner, but we thought we shouldn't end there. Instead, we wanted to share a few of our very favorite class ideas, so that...