Hello Villagers. Getting picky little eaters to meet their daily requirements for fruits and vegetables can sometimes be tricky. Neither forcing nor rewarding benefit children in the long run when it comes to...
Hello Villagers. Since we have been talking all week about eating a variety of colors of fruits and vegetables, it seemed only fitting that our Friday recipe actually contain all of the colors we have been...
Hello Villagers, Spring is in the air and that means it’s time to start planting! Involving your child in gardening can have positive impact on your their attitudes towards and willingness to try...
Hello Villagers. Getting picky little eaters to meet their daily requirements for fruits and vegetables can sometimes be tricky. Neither forcing nor rewarding benefit children in the long run when it comes to eating...
Hello Villagers, Spring is in the air and that means it’s time to start planting! Involving your child in gardening can have positive impact on your their attitudes towards and willingness to try fruits and...
Hello Villagers. As children and even as adults we are constantly told to eat our fruits and vegetables, and for good reason. Fruits and vegetables are packed with nutrients such as vitamins, minerals...
Hello Villagers. Happy New year! If you are like many Americans this new year, eating healthier was included in your New Years Resolutions for 2018. To most of us, eating healthier means “dieting”. But we...
Hello Villagers. Reading a food label in general can be a little tricky, but if you’re trying to figure out just how much added sugar you or your child is getting from a food, it’s downright impossible...
Dr. Jessica Barnes received her PhD in nutrition from Texas Woman's University. Her research focused on food preference development and creating materials to help preschoolers become familiar with healthy foods. She has worked with families and communities as a clinical and community Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.
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