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Don’t Blame the Vending Machine!

Maybe it’s just me, but when I hear the phrase My lunch came from the vending machine, it doesn’t typically bring to mind images of health and happiness. Vending machine meals are what you do in college, during your first years in the work force as an underpaid and overworked entry level employee, or when youre low on time and running on empty. Chips, candy, soda… the glass-front dispensary has long been a symbol for all things junk food.

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Healthy School Snack Suggestions

Healthy snacks fuel school kids to keep them energized and focused at school. Many prepackaged convenience foods for kids lack nutritional value or add extra fat and calories. Many nutritious, homemade school snacks are easy to prepare the night before, saving you time in the morning. Check on the snack policies in the classroom as many schools restrict things like peanuts that could cause an allergic reaction in other students.

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Ideas to Promote Healthy Eating Habits in Preschoolers

Preschoolers aren’t always known for their agreeable eating habits. Picky eating is common with this age group, with vegetables often being a tough sell. A little creativity in the kitchen can help make healthy eating easier for your preschooler. Starting him out early on a healthy diet increases the chances of a healthier diet down the road.