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Institute of Medicine Releases New Study and Recommendation To FIght Obesity

Wed, 23 May 2012 08:31:00 -0700

new study released about the obesity rates of adults and children

Study shows kids choose junk food snacks

Mon, 21 May 2012 08:09:00 -0700

Read what this study shows about what is driving your child to choose poor snack foods.

Healthy Eating Important at Google for Employees

Fri, 18 May 2012 06:58:00 -0700

See how a giant is helping people eat healthier at work.

National Food Revolution Day This Week

Wed, 16 May 2012 13:49:00 -0700

This Saturday, many people around the US will be celebrating "Food Revolution Day". An event being sponsored and promoted by Food Revolution, the Jaime Oliver organization. Food Revolution Student Toolkit - to help you bring healthier foods to sch...

Dance like a chicken and get the kids moving

Mon, 14 May 2012 08:06:00 -0700

Today is Dance like a Chicken Day. You know that sounds fun. With this month's tribute to National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, it seems fitting that we find some fun ways to get moving. Kids are just like us except with more energy! ...

Happy Healthy Mothers Day from Nourish Interactive

Fri, 11 May 2012 07:54:00 -0700

We just want to wish everyone a very happy and healthy Mother's Day! It is that time of the year, where we are all stop and remember our mothers. Each one of us has our own special stories about the special things and memories with our moms t...

National Teachers Appreciation Day

Wed, 09 May 2012 07:04:00 -0700

We want to recognize the wonderful work that teachers do every day helping our children through example and instruction. Teachers help children learn important life lessons about healthy habits, the importance of choosing healthier foods and being ...

Celebrate being active with kids during National Physical Fitness and Sports Month

Mon, 07 May 2012 04:38:00 -0700

This month we are celebrating being active. It is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. The weather is beautiful outside and this is a perfect month to get the whole family moving. Here are some ideas to help your family get started: ...

New study shows that preschoolers need more time outdoors

Fri, 04 May 2012 06:22:00 -0700

Is your child getting enough outdoor activity? New study indicates that preschool children may not be getting enough supervised outdoor play time.

How to Save Money by Being Healthy

Thu, 03 May 2012 13:28:00 -0700

Americans are aware that one of their biggest expenses beyond housing costs is often health insurance. While it is possible to save by using comparison websites like InsuranceQuotes.org, remaining healthy is a key part of saving even more on health ins...

Natural Remedies for Illness in Kids and Adults Alike

Wed, 02 May 2012 06:18:00 -0700

No mom likes to hear coughing or sneezing, but unfortunately sickness is apart of our everyday lives. When cough and cold season roll around, it seems like any mom can be expected to make a trip to the pharmacy every other week - which can get incredi...

Fuel Up To Play 60 Report Card Shows Great Progress In Helping Kids

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 08:14:00 -0700

I am a big fan of any program that helps kids eat healthier and promotes activity in a fun and positive way. The Fuel Up to Play 60 is a national program that reminds children to be active at least 60 minutes a day. This program has reached millio...

National Healthy Kids Day Hosted By the YMCA

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:35:00 -0700

National Healthy Kids Day is an annual event hosted by the YMCA. It is a way to get kids focused on healthy behaviors and being active through fun interactive participation. Most family YMCAs will be hosting some event for children and famili...

Yoga For A Healthy Body and Mind

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:38:00 -0700

Doing yoga isn't something that has to be taken super-seriously. After all, the holistic mind-body regimen is intended to be fun, in addition to being calming and healing. That said, it's important to recognize that yoga is a legitimate method for impr...

New app that helps stop texting while driving

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:54:00 -0700

I know our blogs are normally about healthy eating and being active but I just saw a video that I wanted to share with you. We all have loved ones that we know are texting while driving. And yes, honey, I am talking to you. I personally tried it ...

3 Healthy Half-time Child-Fueling Snack Ideas

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:39:00 -0700

All you soccer moms and other mini-van driving sports mothers probably know how important proper nutrition is for your little athletes. You might know about the importance of carbo-loading the night before and a few hours prior to sporting events. ...

Happy Earth Day Celebrate By Planting A Garden With The Kids

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:56:00 -0700

On April 22, more than one billion people will be celebrating National Earth Day. The message this year is Mobilize the Earth™. Even though we come from different backgrounds and parts of the world, we all share in common are need and respec...

National Screen-free Week Celebrate By Turning Off the TV

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:28:00 -0700

Apirl 30- May 6 is national screen free week. Tips and tricks on how to turn off the TV and get the kids active.

Creating compost for your kids garden project

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 05:28:00 -0700

With this month being National Garden month, we want to help you get your child's hands dirty with some fun gardening projects. We want kids to have a successful gardening experience so they will want to grow more fruits and vegetables! Helping yo...

Rate Our Nutrition Education Pages And Win

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 06:14:00 -0700

You may have noticed that new apples on our website. We have over 70,000 new people that come to our website every month and would love a little guidance on finding our best pages! You can really help by taking the one second to rate a page or...

Campaign To Promote Healthy Habits To Children Reaches Over Sixty Thousand People

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 04:23:00 -0700

We wanted to thank everyone that participated in our "March to National Nutrition Month" Campaign. We are excited to report that thanks to your participation and support We reached over 60,000 people with our campaign that had people f...

Kids Gardening Programs Teach Kids About Fruits And Vegetables

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 07:32:00 -0700

Garden month reminds us to get kids involved in growing fruits and vegetables

Easter Greetings

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 09:27:00 -0700

Happy Easter Weekend to everyone from Nourish Interactive. We are happy to share with you some of our favorite Easter holiday printables. Easter is a wonderful time to restart healthy goals for the family and renew your family's commitment to eati...

Plan A Healthy Road trip For the Family This Spring Holiday

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 08:40:00 -0700

It's spring break and for many families that means road trips! Road trips are a deeply embedded part of American culture, preserved in the minds and itineraries of the nostalgic and carried out almost as an act of patriotism by hundreds of thousand...

America Speaks Out On Labeling GMO Foods

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 17:10:00 -0700

America has spoken out about GMO foods. Lead by the organization, Just Label It, over 1 million people signed petitions asking the FDA to require labeling of GMO foods. A recent survey showed that 9 out of 10 people want GMOs labeled. Shouldn't ...