Posts Tagged by Nutrition
Fuel Up with the Olympics
| August 9, 2012 | Posted by Alyssa under Events, Healthy Eating, Nutrition, Produce |
Being in the Olympics spirit has inspired me to take a closer look at the colors of the Olympics symbol, from a fruits and vegetables stand point. The color molecules in plant foods not only look appealing, but also contain strong antioxidants. Antioxidants are the substances that neutralize free radicals – which can damage or destroy… continue reading
Stay Fueled with Florida Fruit
| May 30, 2012 | Posted by Chris M. under Healthy Eating, Nutrition, Produce |
As a competitive league tennis player, I often struggle to find ways to stay energized and pumped up during my matches. Tennis, like many other sports, is a mental and physical game. A lull in performance for just a few minutes can drastically change the outcome of a match from a win to a loss. … continue reading
Be Smart – Eat Smart … the Healthy Facts about Florida Seafood
| April 13, 2012 | Posted by Mindy under Healthy Eating, Nutrition, Seafood |
Every year 40 percent of Americans make a New Year’s resolution to lose weight. Of those, less than half are still successfully dieting after six months. Seafood is a great way to tackle both weight loss issues and health issues that many Americans encounter today. Studies have shown that people who eat fish and shellfish on a regular… continue reading
More Than Genetics: Can you pass down taste preferences?
| July 19, 2011 | Posted by Sarah under Healthy Eating, Kids, Nutrition |
Almost any new mom can tell you how nerve-racking, exciting, confusing and long pregnancy feels with their first child. You try to read all the books on what to expect, you Google every symptom that you haven’t read about, and you could talk for hours on end about your upcoming arrival. With only a few… continue reading
Food Pyramid is a Pyramid No More
| June 6, 2011 | Posted by admin under Cooking, Healthy Eating, News, Nutrition, Produce |
The USDA’s daily nutrition recommendation standard that we’ve come to know – the Food Pyramid – is no more. Instead, on June 2 the USDA unveiled a new way to measure daily food intake. It is super smart! Rather than a pyramid, the new guideline shows a plate. Consumers can take a look at the… continue reading
Memorial Day Food with Fresh from Florida Kids
| May 27, 2011 | Posted by admin under Cooking, Healthy Eating, Kids, Nutrition, Produce, Recipes |
Hooray, it’s finally Friday! I for one am extra happy for this Friday, because it leads us into Memorial Day weekend. Memorial Day is always a great time to be with friends and family to honor our service members and to officially kick off summer! Lots of people equate this weekend with picnicking and good… continue reading
School Nutrition Recipe Challenge
| January 14, 2011 | Posted by admin under Cooking, Healthy Eating, Kids, Nutrition |
“Recipes for Healthy Kids” is a contest sponsored by the “Let’s Move” and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that invites school nutrition professionals, chefs, students, parents and community members to create tasty, healthy, exciting new recipes for inclusion on school lunch menus across the country. That sounded like a perfect challenge for our Chef Justin… continue reading
