October 2nd is National Walk to School Day! Join in on the fun Walk to School Day events around your community and take steps towards a healthier future!
Every Kid Healthy Week recognizes the tremendous efforts by school professionals, nutrition educators, families, and community members that help to improve the health and wellness of students in schools.
This week is National Public Health Week! NPHW focuses on the importance of creating healthy communities through prevention and prioritizing health in government policy making. What are some ways you can make a difference in creating a healthier community in your area?
St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner! It’s a festive day to wear green, have fun with friends and family, watch the community parade, and test your luck of the Irish! What are you doing to celebrate Shamrock Day? Make this day memorable by adding more greens to your plate!
It’s National Family Fit Lifestyle Month! Throughout January, we’ll be highlighting healthful lifestyle and eating habits that you can encourage your family to try together. Make this month, and every month, a chance for the whole family to make healthy choices that turn into healthy routines. This week’s topic is about focusing more on family and less on resolutions this New Year.
The holidays have arrived! This year prepare something new and different by incorporating seasonal fruits and vegetables. Read more for ideas on how to make your holiday meals healthy and festive with seasonal produce.
With the New Year just around the corner, many people are beginning to form New Year’s resolutions. If your resolution is to improve your own and your family’s health, an increase in physical activity is a great place to start! The US Department of Health and Human Services released the Second Edition of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, which added in new and updated physical activity requirements, as well as a more detailed list of the many benefits of physical activity. Read more for a few key takeaways from the new guidelines.
Winter is here! With the colder temperatures, we often stay home and bundle up with the family to play games and drink hot cocoa. Keep yourself and your family active through the winter by incorporating some outdoor activities!
December marks the beginning of cold weather fruits and vegetables, especially cruciferous vegetables! For your next weekly or holiday meal, try including a member of this diverse group of vegetables, which includes broccoli, cauliflower, Brussel sprouts, bok choy, cabbage, collard greens, kale, arugula, and many other leafy greens; oh my!
Are you ready to celebrate pie season? With their rich smell and flaky crust, pies are a holiday essential! Celebrate a new approach to homemade pie, one that still embraces holiday flavors and warmth, with these healthy swaps and tips.
