Low-fat chocolate milk is back! Recently, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that schools can now serve low-fat (1%) flavored milk in school lunches, breakfast and snack programs. Now, school meal programs have a greater opportunity to provide the nutrition students need in a choice they want.
You may be wondering if low-fat chocolate milk is a smart choice for your child’s school meal. Here are the three things you should know:
Mornings are always hectic and making sure everyone in the house is dressed and fueled for the day, with a healthy and nutritious breakfast, can be a challenge! School breakfast provides a solution to help make mornings a little less hectic, while meeting high nutrition standards and improving students’ learning experiences.
Motherhood is tough; some days laundry becomes your physical activity and leftover crackers your lunch. Moms, I know it’s hard to balance work and family, and I know it’s a struggle to find “me time” in our attempt to “do it all.” It’s time to move your own well-being up the priority list and find some time to take care of you. The secret may be finding a few spare moments.
“Can I have a snack?”
That question is all too familiar to so many of us. If you have kids or have spent any length of time with them, you know kids snack A LOT! In fact, research indicates that today’s youth enjoy as many as three snacks daily.
Are your children ever home alone for short periods of time? Maybe between school and you getting home from work or between activities in the summer? Even older kids can struggle with eating healthy snacks, so teach them about the five food groups and have ingredients ready for these easy snacks and simple meal ideas so they can stay fueled and active, even while you are away!
Looking for an easy dinner? Pizza may be the perfect solution. It’s fast, easy and everyone can join in the fun. It’s also sure to be eaten when everyone gets involved in the prep work. With a few additions, it can also be a nutritious family favorite. Ready to plan your next pizza night? Here’s what you need to know:
We’ve all heard that breakfast is important, but the realities of a hectic morning can make it difficult. For many, eating a wholesome meal in the morning becomes an afterthought when rushing out the door. Let’s explore why you should eat it anyway – and go over some tips on making it as quick and effortless as possible.
Milk is an essential part of MyPlate, and in my household, an essential part of each meal. As a registered dietitian nutritionist, I know that milk serves up important nutrition for growing kids. As a good source of vital nutrients like protein, calcium, vitamin D and potassium, milk packs a powerful nutrient punch.
As a mom and a registered dietitian, I’m often asked how to get kids to eat healthier. Now, that’s a trick question, because there’s no magic bullet to help kids eat better. People sort of want me to answer by saying, "Just eat this one perfect food and voila – you created your own perfect eater." But it isn’t that simple. Yes, even as a nutrition expert, I struggle to get my kids to eat all foods. My 6-year-old son loves meat, but is not interested in vegetables. My 2-year-old daughter rarely eats anything unless it is a chip, bread or fruit.
