Hello Villagers, I love cooking meatballs and my kids love to eat them. They are fantastic in soups, stews, pastas, or by themselves with a little dipping sauce. Frozen meatballs used to be my go-to because of...
Healthy eating doesn't have to be expensive. Here are some ways you can keep your family eating healthy on a budget.
Hello Villagers. As parents, we know that our kids need to build strong bones and that they need calcium to do it. Most children get their calcium intake from dairy foods such as milk, cheese and yogurt. But...
My youngest two are terrible picky eaters. My oldest two were as well, but they have luckily managed to grow out of that phase. Protein foods seem to be one of the trickiest food groups to serve. So I am constantly...
Hello Villagers. Consuming milk from various animals is thought to have occurred over the past 10,000 years. The development of yogurt may have been due to poor food safety practices, but then became a way to preserve...
Hello Villagers. Vitamin D is an important fat soluble vitamin for both adults and children. It does many things for our bodies. This nutrient helps build strong bones, plays an important role in immune function, and is...
Healthy eating doesn't have to be expensive. Here are some ways you can keep your family eating healthy on a budget.
PART 1: Introduction to Healthy Eating In 2018, almost half of Americans included healthy eating, weight loss, or getting into shape on their New Year’s resolution lists. Each year we pour money into the $60...
Hello Villagers. Â Â Â 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...
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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