Take a bite out of a healthy lifestyle! Happy 1st day of National Nutrition Month 2015

Whats the BEST way to take a bite out of a healthy lifestyle?

The best way to bite into a healthy lifestyle is to follow the recipe! 

Mix together the following bite

balanced ingredients:  

-A tablespoon of taste

-A drop of sweat 

-A pinch of passion

Tasty foods chosen in moderation and sprinkled with a rainbow of colorful fruits and vegetables makes every bite better. Sweat is the best seasoning of life and dropping 30 minutes of activity into a daily routine, will make a stronger and healthier body. Finally, finding the passion to reach a healthy lifestyle is the motivating ingredient to maintain balance in a healthy bite. You can do it so get moving! Follow us all this month for healthy tips, challenges, recipe and activity ideas to keep you and your family healthy! 

Happy National Nutrition Month 2015!

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Why do I care about your kids health?

What will a healthy kid look like in ten years? Will they be the minority? Will heart disease, diabetes, obesity, food allergies and malnutrition be the new normal? I hope not. I know that the children and future generations that are their peers will be the ones to take care of my generation as we age. I worry that my generation as the generation X's will have to take care of both our aging parents and our unhealthy children. The time to do something about it is now. That is why I do what I do. I don't get paid much, if any, to rally for my beliefs. It will cost us more in the long run if more people like me don't stand up for our kids.

Will you help me?

I just found out the new date for 2013's Food Revolution Day! I am very excited to announce that May 17 will be the next Food Revolution Day. I have lots of ideas but I need your help. Here's what I want you to ask yourself...

 If I could help, even just a little bit, what could I do to 

change one small thing at my child's 

school or my community? 

In my dream world I will organize 3 main events: A farmers market at my son's school, a farmers market festival and a home centered pot luck with my dearest friends (maybe even throw in a viewing of the best food related documentary). Lots of work to come. But in the end I believe its all worth it!

Post your ideas or email me privately. I would love to hear them. 

Good carbs vs. Bad carbs...who will win?

I received this infographic from a reader and thought I would pass it on. It was developed by Harvard School of Public Health and after reviewing it I thought it was a wonderful teaching tool. Check it out and let me know what you think!


Low Carbohydrate Foods by http://www.lowcarbfoods.org/.

New lunchbox ideas for kids...the bento box.

Bento Box Basics

The traditional meaning of the word Bento comes from the Japanese culture meaning: a single portion takeout or home packed meal. Traditional bento's include rice, meat or fish, and a pickled or cooked vegetable. The root of Bento means convenience. Something that all parents strive to find!

The goal of a bento box is to provide a healthy lunch full of nutritious foods separated in appropriate portion sizes. When packing a bento box the focus should be on protein and whole grain rich foods as the main course. Fruits and vegetables should serve as compliments surrounding the protein and whole grain. Foods that are included in a bento box should be foods that are safe to eat at room temperature and do not require refrigeration. Whether you are looking for a new adventure in the lunch world check out a bento box. The concepts of a bento box are simple but full of bountiful imagination of culinary delights and can also provide a great presentation for leftovers!

For additional information on where to buy bento box supplies can be found on the Just Bento.com website.

Need help filling the bento boxes?

Call to set up a grocery store tour (with or without kids)!

www.OnANutritionMission.com

Brandi@AbcdEatRight.com