Grow Fit Friday – Baja Black Bean and Rice Bowl

By Nicole Spain, Registered Dietitian Show your family – and your heart – some love with these healthy “Grow Fit” Valentine’s Day treats. You can start your day with our easy-to-make whole grain muffin paired with a strawberry banana smoothie!  Or treat everyone to a delicious sweet and savory pizza! Happy Valentine’s Day!   Whole […]

By Nicole Spain, Registered Dietitian When you think of Halloween, the next word that comes to mind usually isn’t “healthy,” but it wasn’t always that way.  Historically, Halloween involved bonfires and costumes to ward off evil spirits in Ireland.  When first celebrated in the United States, it involved stories, song and dances about the harvest […]

By Nicole Spain Snacking is important for kids because their bellies fill up fast and they burn energy quickly.  Between meals, snacks give kids the extra boost of energy they need to keep learning, playing, climbing, jumping and just being a kid. To select healthy snacks at the grocery store; follow this easy finger counting […]