Monthly Archives: September 2014
B is for Breakfast
It shouldn’t be news that breakfast is the most important meal of the day and yet many of us are still skipping breakfast. So we wanted to take this opportunity to talk about why breakfast is so important since September … Continue reading
5 Ways to Bring the Farm to School
(Photo courtesy of National Farm to School Network) In 2010, Congress designated October as National Farm to School Month celebrate those who practice growing their own food and honor the farmers who provide food, fiber, and fuel to the rest of … Continue reading
What’s in Season in September
The long, hot, slow days of summer are gone which means the second part of the growing season is just getting started here in Arizona. As families settle back into a school year schedule, farmers and ranchers are producing a … Continue reading
Quick, Easy Tips for Work Lunches
Whether you are looking to whittle down your waistline or your budget, one of the best ways to save both money and calories is to bring your own lunch from home every day. You may not realize it but on … Continue reading
Top 5 Healthy Snacks for Back to School
With so much media coverage on the childhood obesity crisis, it may seem like after-school snacking is a thing of the past but before you deem snacking taboo, let’s look at the facts. According to Parents magazine, many doctors agree … Continue reading