As part of our Wellness Club, Food City is committed to provide you with a wide variety of healthy foods, recipes, nutrition tips and entertaining informational articles to help you and your family live healthy and well.
Chances are if you are a parent, grandparent, or are around young children for any amount of time, you know they are curious individuals. Their little hands will grab any objects within sight and reach, including medicine. It only takes just a moment for those objects to find their way into a child’s mouth. Each year, thousands of young children are taken to the emergency room for accidental medication ingestion. This is why medication safety for young children is such an important topic to discuss.
As summer winds down and school routines ramp up, it’s easy for healthy eating to take a back seat. Between early mornings, after-school activities, and homework, mealtimes can quickly fall into a cycle of convenience foods or skipping meals. That is when simple, realistic meal planning can make all the difference to help keep everyone nourished, energized, and less stressed throughout the week.
As families shift back into school routines, good nutrition plays a vital role in setting kids up for academic success and overall well-being, especially at those key moments that will impact their focus and energy levels. A balanced diet not only supports physical growth but also enhances their concentration and mood. Mornings are busy, lunches need to travel well, and after-school snacks should hold kids over without spoiling dinner. The secret is keeping meals balanced and realistic for tight schedules while still featuring craveable flavor.
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Fresh snow crab legs are a delicious nutrient-rich seafood option, packed with lean protein, essential minerals like zinc and selenium, omega-3 fatty acids which support heart and brain health. Their sweet flavor and tender texture make them a delicious choice whether steamed, grilled, or served chilled.
Looking to feature more fruits in your child’s lunchbox? Try Buddy Fruits on the go pouches. These convenient pouches have no sugar added, are gluten free, dairy free, and nut free. Featuring a blend of fruits and veggies like apple, blueberry, and sweet potato,these are simple solutions for fitting in more produce on the run.
Blueberries are bursting with antioxidants, fiber, and essential nutrients that support heart, brain, and digestive health. Their naturally sweet taste and convenience make them a perfect everyday superfruit!
For cravable flavor at snack time, look for bean-based dips like Cedar’s Hummus. These snack packs make it convenient to fill the hunger gap in the afternoon. Try pairing with sliced vegetables for extra nutrition.
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Remember the food pyramid? Meet MyPlate, the official symbol of the five food groups.
A healthy eating routine is important at every stage of life. It can have positive effects that add up over time. It’s important to eat a variety of fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods, and dairy or fortified soy alternatives. When deciding what to eat or drink, choose options that are full of nutrients.
Produce for Better Health is dedicated to increasing consumption of all fruits and vegetables for America’s health and happiness. Eating fruits and vegetables can benefit your health and may even boost your mood.
Join the movement and #haveaplant. Learn More at Fruits & Veggies.org
