Eat Right
Part of the energy balance equation is what you put into your body. It’s important to put in the right fuel for your level of activity. These articles will help you: learn about the foods you eat, make healthier choices, and guide your children’s eating behavior.
Helping Children Make Good Eating Choices
Nourishing Meals by Real Moms
How have you lowered the fat and calories of some of your families meals? One health conscious Mom says, "I review the school lunch menu and on days when the selections look on the heavy side, I’ll try to pack healthier lunches for my boys."
Kid-Approved Snacks
Today's experts advise that on-the-go kids may need to refuel between mealtimes. “There’s nothing wrong with snacking. It’s what they snack on that matters,” says Elaine Magee...
How to Teach Children Healthful Habits
Teaching children good eating habits is similar to everything else kid-related: it takes consistency and patience on your part for the lesson to get through.
Eating the Right Way
Hydrating in the Winter
In cold weather, our bodies still need plenty of water throughout the day to perform at their best...
Breakfast Facts
Adults who skip breakfast are likely to take in more calories during the course of the day than people who do eat breakfast...
Healthy Balance Quiz
When it comes to the details, how much do you really know about overall healthy living?
Choosing the Right Foods
Healthful Road Snacks
What makes sense for lasting energy are foods that provide complex carbohydrates. When packing road foods, be aware of the potential for spoilage and food poisoning.
Use Spices, Cut Calories
A sprinkle here or there of just the right spice can really bring a dish to life. If you are trying to eat healthful foods, spices are a perfect way to enhance flavor without adding fat and calories...
How to Select & Cook Vegetables
Be sure to check how fresh the item really is. Some veggies in the produce section may have come from miles away and be weeks old.
