Can you believe that it is already back-to-school time? While many parents are focused on buying new clothes and school supplies for their kids, they may forget about the importance of buying food to pack a nutritious lunch every day!   For your kids to excel they need to eat the right foods for energy…

Did you know that the average American spends over fifty dollars a week on lunch? A person may spend even more if they decide to eat out multiple days a week! To save some money, you should try packing a lunchbox, especially on May 25th for National Brown Bag It Day.   When it comes…

On May 25th, it’s all about throwing it back to an old school tradition, the classic “brown bag” lunch. It’s National Brown Bag It Day! On this “retro” day, it’s a reminder for everyone to skip the restaurant or cafeteria lunch for the day and pack your own lunch from home.   3 Benefits to…

Did you know that last week, October 9th-13th, was National School Lunch Week? President John F. Kennedy created this week in 1962 in order to celebrate the school lunch program in America.   This year’s theme was “School Lunch: Recipes for Success”. The theme was centered around sharing tips on what makes your child’s school…

Who knew school lunch had its own week? Well it does. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy created National School Lunch Week in order to celebrate the school lunch program in America.   So why do we need a week to celebrate school lunch? Take a moment to think back to your days in elementary…

In this Issue: Get into the Holiday Spirit: The Healthy Way! • Strengthen your Mind, Body and Spirit with Pilates • Brown Bag It! • Snowflakes or Skin Flakes: How to Prevent Dry Skin this Winter • Featured Food of the Season: Barley • Recipe of the Season: Barley & Brown Rice Pilaf with Craisins & Raisins