Wellness Tools & Resources

by Shannon Martin MPH, RDN

So many adults that we meet belong to the "Clean Plate" club. Are you a member?  The Clean Plate stems from well-meaning parents who...

By Rana Parker, MPH, RDN

Prep a variety of ingredients from each category below and stock in the fridge. When it’s time for lunch, kids can choose their ingredients to...

Want to get your kids walking this summer?

Take a tip from biomechanist and parent, Katy Bowman, who says that family walks are much more successful when there’s a purpose...

What is a Buddha Bowl? 

It is a one-dish meal consisting of rice or other whole grain, vegetables, a plant protein, and dressing.

This is a great meal that each family...

Imagine two dessert tables, each with THREE pies: one table has three apple pies, and the other has three different kinds of pie. From which table will you eat more pie?!

Most...

There is a lot of talk these days about plant-based eating. So what does that mean?

Being a vegan means not eating any animal foods, including dairy, eggs and fish. Potato...

t’s the beginning of a new year, a time when you see delicious-sounding meal plans that promise to overhaul your family’s eating habits. So, you take that fabulous...

It is hard to believe we are entering December. This time of year can become overwhelming with all of the celebrations and school activities but it is important to make time for...

Making pancakes is super easy and fun! Plus it’s cheaper and healthier than packaged pancake mix! 

Follow the instructions below and check out our bonus tips in the...

As the weather gets warmer, staying hydrated and drinking enough fluids becomes more important than ever. Once we notice that we are thirsty, we may already be dehydrated....

When we don’t get enough sleep - that's less than 9 to 11 hours for kids, 8 to 10 hours for teens - a lot of things can happen to our mind and body. And these things...