Monday, December 15, 2014
Friday, October 5, 2012
Happy, Healthy Back to School
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
BEWARE THOSE LINGERING COLD & FLU GERMS
- Wash your hands. Cold and flu viruses often creep inside your body by way of your hands to your face. Keep your hands clean by thorough washing, with soap and lots of water. Use hand sanitizer in between. It works.
- Use the sanitizer setting on your dishwasher. Get your glassware, dishes and utensils germ-free.
- Be aware of potentially hazardous surfaces – door knobs, phones, computer keyboards. The tops of desks at work are notorious. Use sanitizer wipes as needed.
- Don’t get too close to sneezy, sniffly people. Some things you don’t want to share.
- Stay dry and warm. Spring showers may bring flowers, but they can also chill you, which may make you more vulnerable to viruses. Use common sense.
- Keep your immune system strong. Get the right foods, especially those with Vitamin C and antioxidants, to keep your body’s protective system strong. Citrus fruits, berries, tomatoes and green vegetables are good sources of many key nutrients.
- Get a good night’s sleep. Yes, you still need about 8 hours, and children and teens need more. Don’t short yourself on nature’s great healer and soother. A sleep deficit can accumulate slowly and leave you worn out.
Labels: Cold, Flu, Healthy Habits, Spring
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Goodbye, Pyramid. Hello, Plate.
The name of the new symbol? MyPlate, of course. The website? http://www.choosemyplate.gov/
We are pleased to see the new graphic, having previously suggested the idea on our own websites. Other organizations have offered the healthy plate concept, too. For kids, it makes a lot of sense to see what and how much to eat. For all of us, the daily reminder to eat vegetables and fruits is worthwhile. As we eat more health-promoting foods (especially high-fiber vegetables and fruits), we eat less of the fattening processed carbs and high-fat meats and treats. This new concept supports First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! campaign to combat childhood obesity, an initiative that we wholeheartedly endorse.
For the grains, the USDA notes that the hearty portion on the plate should be at least one-half whole grains. We would suggest more.
For dairy, the USDA advises nonfat and low-fat. This could include milk and yogurt
Two more tips from the USDA:
Plus another tip from us:
Also be aware that eating and preparing food with your family promotes healthier eating patterns.
Labels: Food Pyramid, Health, Nutrition, Plate
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Kid’s Nutrition!!!
Labels: Foodies, Fun Games, Healthier Generation, Healthy Kids, Kids Nutrition, Lesson Plans, Superfoodie
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Happy Holidays, Everyone!
We are also very grateful to have become associated with The Alliance for a Healthier Generation this past year. Our lesson plans are downloaded all over the world! Heather and I have been working diligently to help kids learn nutrition at an early age.
Health & Happiness
Chris
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
ALLIANCE FOR A HEALTHIER GENERATION APPROVES OUR LESSON PLANS!
We feel very gratified that our concept has received such prestigious recognition. Much of the credit goes to our education consultant, Heather S. Kahn, who has a multiple-subject clear Crosscultural, Language, and Academic Development (CLAD) credential with a multicultural emphasis, as well as a bachelor’s degree in biology. A proud mother of two sons, Heather has used many of her teaching strategies, lesson plans, and activities featured on ChrisSare4Kids.com at home and hopes to inspire a healthy lifestyle and eco-awareness with her children and other families. Visit our website and use these materials at home and at school for your family's health. Together, we can build a healthier generation.
Labels: childhood obesity, Healthier Generation, Healthy Kids, Heart Association, Lesson Plans, President Clinton