Your older child loved her veggies from the day she could chew. Your younger one thinks vegetables are none of his business. One friend tells you it's a power struggle, another says he'll grow out of it; your pediatrician says it's not an option. All...
If you find mid-April a bit taxing, you're surely not alone. That's just one more reason to be thankful for sports! The Masters, NBA Finals, Boston Marathon and Opening Days around the country will be great ways to escape number-crunching- and to show our Amazing Athletes...
This weeks Power Food is Broccoli! Did you know that Thomas Jefferson, one of the founding fathers of the United States, was a fan of broccoli? He imported the seeds from Italy to plant at Monticello. He recorded planting the vegetable there as early as May...
This week’s Power Food is Lemons! Now that summer is coming to a close the cooler days are ahead, luckily it’s still hot out though. No other fruit pairs with hot days like Lemons! Lemons are believed to be a hybrid between a sour orange...
This week’s Power Food is Oranges! The word “Orange” was first used for the color and not for the fruit. Oranges can be consumed raw, in the form of juices, marmalade or as a part of various desserts. Juicy and sweet and renowned for its concentration...
It seems like everybody just loves Strawberries and summertime is the perfect time to enjoy a bowl of these fresh ripe berries. The Power Food this week is Strawberries! Strawberries are the only fruit that wears their seeds on the outside. The average berry is adorned with...
Summer the perfect time of year where there is blue skies, warm weather and lots of sunshine. With many kids out on summer break from school, the summer months offer unlimited opportunities for families to get moving. More often than not though this is also when...
The Power Food this week is the Carrot! Carrots are a root vegetable with the most commonly eaten part being the taproot. Unbelievably, carrots have one of the highest natural sugar content than almost all vegetables. This is why they make a wonderfully nutritious snack when...
This week’s power food is Green Bell Pepper! A green pepper is a highly nutritious vegetable. This bell-shaped vegetable with a green, glossy exterior adds a dash of color to any dish. It is also referred to as a bell pepper. It has a tangy...
Power Food this week is the delicious Tomato! Slice them for sandwiches, toss them in salads, cook them into sauces or squeeze them for juice. Tomatoes are delicious and good for us, packed with vitamins A and C, calcium, potassium, and lycopene. Tomatoes are the fruit...