Wednesday, May 15, 2024
UN International Day of Families
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
April 30, Mr. Potato Head Celebrates his Birthday
with an Important Health Message
with an Important Health Message
Potato Head is a beloved American toy. He has gone through many changes, but over the last few years, he has become involved in physical fitness and healthy eating. In this birthday video, Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head discuss cutting back on salt, butter, and sour cream and increasing their physical activity.
with an Important Health Message
History
1995. Mr. Potato Head made his Hollywood debut with a leading role in the Disney/Pixar movie, Toy Story.
1996. Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head joined the League of Women Voters and their "Get out the Vote" campaign.
1997 Mr. Potato Head became the "spokesspud" for Burger King’s new French fries campaign.
1999. Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head starred in Toy Story 2.
March 24, 2000. Mr. Potato Head is inducted into the Toy Hall of Fame.
February 12, 2002. Mr. Potato Head rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange.
2002. On his 50th birthday, Mr. Potato Head is awarded his own official AARP card.
2002. The Rhode Island Legislature gave the approval to feature Mr. Potato Head on a state auto license plate in order to raise money for charity.
2005. Mr. Potato Head became the national “spokesspud” for the United States Potato Board.
2010. Mr. Potato Head appeared in Toy Story 3.
2011 Hasbro unveils a new, noticeably thinner Mr. Potato Head at the 2011 International Toy Fair convention in New York City.
Thursday, March 28, 2024
From Garden to Plate: the Journey of Fruits and Vegetables
Remember that all forms count: fresh, frozen, canned, dried, or 100% juice. The next time you go shopping, choose veggies that may be new to you (try sweet potatoes, beets, or collard greens) and fruits too (try papaya, cantaloupe, or kiwi) to make your plate even more fun and exciting!
It’s easy to add fruits and vegetables to the meals that you’re already making:
- Breakfast is the perfect time for fruit. Try topping your cereal or oatmeal with bananas or peaches. Add blueberries to your pancakes. Or add fruit to your fat-free or low-fat yogurt. Blend frozen fruit, 100% juice, and/or yogurt to make a healthy smoothie.
- Lunchtime is a great time for a colorful salad. Add a variety of veggies, like corn, carrots, and spinach. A salad makes a healthy lunch if you don’t use too much dressing. Add a tangerine, banana, or grapes to your bagged lunch.
- At dinner, try meat dishes that include fruits and veggies, like chicken with apricots or kebabs with peppers and pineapple. Or make a meal featuring vegetables, such as veggie pizza or vegetarian chili with lots of vegetables.
Fruits and vegetables make great snacks and desserts:
- Keep cut-up fruits and vegetables like carrots, peppers, and cucumber or orange slices in the refrigerator for a handy snack.
- Dried fruits are tasty and easy to carry.
- Keep a fruit bowl in the refrigerator or on a table or countertop. Your family can grab and go!
- An apple is a perfect quick snack—and there are more than 7,500 varieties of apples to try!
- Fruit smoothies, fruit salad, and frozen 100% juice bars are better than high-fat, sugary desserts.
1. Fruits & Veggies–More Matters®
2. Healthy Family Project
Monday, March 18, 2024
National Agricultre Day
Happy National Agriculture Day!
Ag Day is about recognizing - and celebrating - the contribution of agriculture to our everyday lives. The National Ag Day program encourages every American to:
*Understand how food and fiber products are produced.
*Appreciate agriculture's role in providing a safe, abundant, affordable product.
National Ag Day Blog
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
The Edible Hanukkah Menorah
Menorah is the Hebrew word for a lamp. Lighting the candles is Hanukkah’s most central ritual. One candle is added on each night of the eight-night holiday until it is ablaze with light on the eighth evening.
Hanukkah menorahs come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. The eight candles should be the same height and at the same level, but the shammash is often placed higher or set off to the side.
I used the following ingredients (but you can use your favorite fruits and vegetables):
1/2 cucumber
1/2 yellow squash, diced
1/2 zucchini diced
4 red seedless grapes
1/2 cup watermelon, diced
1/4 cup raspberries
1/4 cup blueberries
4 strawberries, chopped
9 golden raisins
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Giving Tuesday
Gifts that Make a Difference
Gifts that Make a Difference
Donate to a Food Bank
A Guide to Practical and/or Healthy Food Staples to your Local Food Bank.
Breakfast Foods to Donate
Whole Grain Cereal
Rolled Oats
Pancake Mix
Baby Cereal
Syrup
Lunch and Dinner Foods to Donate
Tuna Fish
Canned Chicken
Peanut Butter
No-Nut Butter
Jelly
Whole grain pasta
Brown Rice
Canned Beans
Dry Beans
Canned Vegetables (low sodium/no salt)
Canned Fruit (light syrup/in own juices)
Pasta Sauce
Condiments
Dry Goods – Sugar, Flour, Salt, Baking Powder, Baking
Soda, Spices
Baby Food
Snack Foods to Donate
Applesauce
Raisins
Dry Fruit
Granola Bars
Whole Grain Crackers
Trail Mix
Nuts
Fresh Foods (Not All Food Banks Offer)
Fresh Vegetables
Fresh Fruit
Yogurt
Milk
Eggs
Bread
Frozen Vegetables
The number one rule to remember is this: if your donation is perishable, i.e., it’s something with a limited shelf life if not refrigerated, food banks won’t accept it. But there are other categories of food that you can’t donate.
Items needing refrigeration: Food like produce, dairy, and meat can spoil quickly, and your local food bank may require the refrigerator or freezer space needed to keep these items fresh. Many food banks work directly with farmers, retailers, restaurants, and other companies to source these perishable foods for donation.
Expired food: When considering what to donate, think about what you’d be comfortable serving your family. Chances are, you don’t eat food past its “use-by” or “sell-by” date, so avoid donating anything past those dates to food banks as it could be unsafe to eat.
Leftovers: While sharing the bountiful food from big meals like Thanksgiving may be tempting, keeping leftovers for the family is best. To ensure the people they serve are safe, food banks can’t accept leftovers or anything made in personal kitchens because they aren’t individually sealed. The food bank can’t verify the ingredients or preparation process.
Just a note: You can ‘clean out your cabinets’ and donate, and some food banks can use the food after it is expired, but think of the Golden Rule. Would you want someone to give YOU their expired food? It’s better than wasting it, but be gracious and loving.
Charity Navigator
Gifts to Support a Cause
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Thursday, October 26, 2023
Celebrate National Farm to School Month
• Become an official Farm to School Month partner! Partners commit to using their communications channels to spread the word about Farm to School Month. Suggested messaging and weekly updates will be provided by NFSN. Contact: info@farmtoschool.org
• Volunteer at your local school to support a school garden or classroom educational activity.
To learn more, visit the National Farm to School website.
Sunday, July 16, 2023
July, National Ice Cream Month
Join Our Ice Cream Social
Join Our Ice Cream Social
The third Sunday in July is National Ice Cream Day. Enjoy
Berries, Light Vanilla Ice Cream,
Blueberries with
1 g Dietary Fiber; 9 g Fat; 46 mg Cholesterol; 26 mg Sodium
Raspberries with
1 g Dietary Fiber; 9 g Fat; 49 mg Cholesterol; 59 mg Sodium
"How to choose healthier ice cream"
From the table below you can see ice cream has a variety of calories and amounts of fat. I have never been a fan of no sugar-added ice cream. However, the flavor of some of the light brands I found to match those of the regular and premium brands. Try some of the light brands and see what you think?
Sunday, July 9, 2023
July, National Watermelon Month
Recipes, Nutrition, Growing, Selecting, Food Safety and Carving
Recipes, Nutrition, Growing, Selecting, Food Safety and Carving
5. Always refrigerate watermelon once you have cut into it. Place in a covered container or cover the cut surface with plastic wrap to prevent the melon from becoming mushy.
Nutrition Facts about Watermelon
Fun with Fruit
Watermelon and Feta Cheese Salad
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