A planned after-school snack is one way to help kids achieve nutritional goals. But a snack is only as good for your kids as you make it. View Article
Although there are numerous benefits to breast-feeding, and it is recommended exclusively by many health organizations until at least six months of age, there may be circumstances when infant formula is chosen instead. View Article
The key to calm, positive meal times is a healthy feeding relationship with an appropriate division of responsibilities between adults and children. Here are ways to have meals without squeals and avoid unpleasant food fights with your children. View Article
Encouraging kids to embrace healthy eating requires lifestyle and attitude shifts, not a mandate of eating rules. View Article
How do you get kids to choose healthy foods without constant nagging? Try these tips borrowed from the worlds of food styling and behavior study. View Article
Children and teens need the right fuel for growing, learning and developing. This means foods and beverages with plenty of nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals) and not too many calories, fats or sugars. View Article
Every parent of a young child has been through the pain of a picky eating phase. Between the ages of one and 3, they are expressing independence about everything, including food. View Article
Infections from foodborne illness can be difficult to treat and can recur in pregnant women, their unborn children, newborns and infants. View Article
If you really want to change your family's eating habits, you need to build a healthy kitchen. Here are five ways to give your kitchen a makeover. View Article
School snacks have become smarter thanks to the USDA's Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010. These are the guidelines for what can be sold to students on campus during the school day outside the standard meal offerings. View Article
Jazz up taco night with this recipe featuring roasted vegetables for a delicious melody of color, taste and nutrition! View Article
There is no better way to showcase nature's bounty than in a fresh strawberry pie. A perfect summer treat! View Article
Are you ready for a backyard barbeque? This recipe is a perfect, hearty side dish to serve! View Article
A new spin on the classic Italian salad is fun for the whole family! Pair with your favorite grilled entrée and whole-grain side dish and you have a balanced meal. View Article
Enjoy spring rhubarb in a wide variety of baked items, such as this bread pudding recipe. Then, freeze as much leftover fresh rhubarb as you can to enjoy until next spring. View Article
This simple protein-packed dish can be enjoyed as a taco or burrito filling or served on a whole grain bun. View Article
Everyone will love this comfort food classic with a fun new twist! Delight your diners with creamy Chicken Pot Pie Bundles, perfect for a winter night. View Article
These flavorful strips taste just like apple pie. While the cook time is long, the prep is minimal. Make them over the weekend to enjoy in lunches throughout the week. View Article
This have-it-your-way chili can be made vegetarian, with ground turkey or with ground beef. Enjoy the slightly sweet flavor added by the carrot. View Article
Fusing the freshness of Napa, the seafood of California and the Tuscan way of spicing food results in this easy tuna recipe. If you can't find fresh tuna, use any firm fish, such as halibut or salmon. View Article
