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Preschool Parents Don't Always Pack Nutritious Lunches

When I look at the lunch menu for my son's school, I feel safe in assuming that any kid who brings a lunch from home is getting better nutrition. ... Read More »

Step Away From Your Desk

You may not realize it, but your desk could be making you fat. ... Read More »

Jamie Oliver - economic slump can lead to unhealthy eating

Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has been trying to make a difference in the nutritional quality of the UK's school lunches for years. Now, Oliver is ... Read More »

The real reason kids don't eat healthier: They don't like to

There's lots of uproar these days about the state of lunches offered at school. Parents, teachers and even celebs are upset that there aren't ... Read More »

10 healthy lunches

If you're watching what you eat, there's no better tip than preparing your own meals. Many people have the habit of going out to eat on their lunch ... Read More »

Schools say no to soft drinks, impact is minimal

Recent research shows that when elementary schools ban soft drinks, the improvement in kids' health is minimal. Schools who have removed soda vending ... Read More »

Quench kids' thirst with these healthful drinks

When my son and I go shopping, we always buy 100% fruit drinks for his school lunches. No matter how many times I insist on the 100% varieties, my son ... Read More »

Packing green lunches

My son attended summer day camp this year, so I haven't had a break from lunch packing. As kids are apt to do, my son and his friends liked to trade ... Read More »

Packing health for back to schoolers

Is your child heading back to school soon? If so, be sure to get an A on the healthy lunches you provide. Good nutrition can improve kids' ... Read More »

Teenagers speed to fast food

I remember back when I was in high school (what my son would call the "olden days"). When my friends and I finally scored drivers licenses and cheap ... Read More »