If your New Year’s resolutions relate to becoming healthier, we’ve got the perfect solution to keep you on track. Our 5-2-1-0 program is something every family can get behind when planning for a healthier 2021. This helpful program is a simple way to get you and your family on the path to a healthier year...
Whether they’re back in the classroom or learning from home, there’s one part to every child’s day that has the power to keep them focused and full: lunchtime. A nutritious lunch can boost your child’s brainpower for better learning, but how do you make sure you’re packing and providing the best food for your kids?...
Drinking enough water every day is good for your overall health—and a great way to reduce calories and added sugars from sodas and other beverages. Drinking water has zero calories. It can help manage your body weight and reduce caloric intake when substituted for sugary drinks. It can also prevent dehydration, improve your mood, and...
There’s no doubt that these are strange times we’re living in. Many of us are working remotely for the first time, turning our homes into our child’s classroom, and continuing to care for our families during one of the largest crises in our lifetime. While life may not be completely “normal” for a while, there...
Did you know drinking sugar-sweetened beverages like soda, sports drinks, and some coffees is associated with weight gain, diabetes, heart disease, and more? Limiting sugary drinks—or drinking zero sugary drinks and choosing water instead—can help your child maintain a healthy diet and body weight. Remind your child why rethinking their drink and choosing water or...
You’ve made it to November healthily, with help from the 5-2-1-0 program. You’ve filled your plate with fruits and vegetables every day. You’ve chosen water instead of sugary drinks like soda, and you’ve made it a priority to get an hour or more of physical activity each day. But then came the holiday season filled...
Summer is the perfect time for fresh produce from our local farmer’s markets. Juicy tomatoes, savory corn on the cob, and crisp greens grown locally in and around the Frederick County area are available all summer long to make delicious, locally-sourced healthy meals for the family. Support our local farmers by visiting the farmer’s markets...
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