Healthy Habits Bingo

Wellness Tools & Resources

Your reference site for when you want to get ideas for some fun family cooking, or you want to introduce new healthy habits into your family's life.

Immune-Boosting Foods for Kids holiday nutrition

During cold and flu season, what kids eat can help support a stronger immune system.

Here are simple, kid-approved foods to boost their immune system:

🥦 Colorful veggies
Bell pep...

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Egg-cellent Substitutes for Eggs nutrition recipe & meal ideas

Eggs are truly unique: in recipes, they serve critical functions like binding ingredients together. Beyond recipes, many families rely on eggs as an essential menu item. 

So, what...

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Is it healthy for kids to eat plant-based, vegetarian or vegan? nutrition

Children can be healthy and obtain all the nutrients necessary for growth when limiting or completely avoiding animal products. 

A note about the differences: 

  • 100% whole food ...
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Can Food Make Your Family Sick? healthy habits nutrition

 

by Shannon Martin MPH, RDN 

SEPTEMBER IS FOOD SAFETY EDUCATION MONTH

Nausea, heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach, diarrhea... it's a catchy tune for a commercial, but when s...

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Let’s Talk about the Clean Plate Club family wellness nutrition parenting

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 taught you to finis...

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What’s for Lunch? Cool Lunch Ideas for Hot Summer Days nutrition recipe & meal ideas

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 make into a...

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Is Variety the Spice of Life? family wellness healthy habits nutrition

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 lik...

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Putting More Plants on Our Plates nutrition parenting

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 chips ...

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Got Water? Healthy Ideas to Stay Hydrated this Summer healthy habits nutrition

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. But how ...

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