What Exactly IS a Farmers Market?

January 11, 2011 by
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Farmers Markets can come in all shapes and sizes, from a small co-op gathering in a parking lot to a complex covering large acreage.   We'll examine some common characteristics of Farmers Markets, and the benefits of shopping at them. According to Wikipedia, a Farmers Market is :  " usually held outdoors, in public spaces, where farmers can sell produce to the public. Whereas these markets were commonplace before the Industrial age, they were often replaced in modernized cities with grocery stores that sell food that is usually pre-packaged and shipped from long distances. With the start of … [Read more...]

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Clean your plate…should you?

December 21, 2010 by

Going into the New Year, many people have resolutions related to healthy eating.  Something to keep in mind, especially if you have little ones, is that your kids look up to you and you set an example for them in all aspects of life.  Yes, this means that the way you eat, the way you talk about your body, your dieting habits, and exercise habits all have a huge impact on shaping your kids. Keeping that in mind brings up the age old saying of "clean your plate or you don't get dessert."  What kind of message is this sending to your kids?  Believe it or not, children have a very natural … [Read more...]

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Goal Setting and Developing Healthy Habits for the New Year

December 21, 2010 by
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When embarking on a healthy lifestyle change, it is very importance to have a set of goals in place. The purpose of goal setting is simple: to ensure clarity of vision. Clarity of vision is a key to any process as it enables those involved to behave in an efficient and effective manner. If our mission is unclear we run the risk of being distracted, procrastinating, or quitting half way through. However, if a goal is set, we know what we are doing, where we are headed, and why we are putting forth the effort. It is critical for goals to be achievable. Many of the goals that we set for … [Read more...]

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Convenient healthy snacks for your children

December 20, 2010 by

Most American families are busy and on the go. Full of school, work, team sporting events, housekeeping, and daily activities. With all we do in a day it is tough to not want to just seek the convenience of fast food and packages snacks for the kids. I am a large believer in convenience; always on the go and I know I must be prepared to instill good healthy eating habits in my daughter. Ill be the first to admit it is challenging at times but I do my best to keep her aware of nutrition and the importance of it. Children are always picky eaters and we need to make sure they are getting … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Child/Teen Health, Child/Teen Nutrition, Family Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Healthy Recipes