Serving sizes: How much are you eating?

Actually, it is the portion size of our meals and not serving sizes of our food that has increased. A portion of food is defined by the USDA as “the…

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America’s favorite pastime

Snacking has become a favorite American pastime. However, many of the foods Americans think of as snack foods are junk foods (empty calories), unfortunately! So we need to pay better…

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Tips for snack time

Scheduled times. For toddlers, preschoolers, and children, offer snacks at regular times according to their daily schedules. Avoid unlimited snacking. Whatever the age, don’t plan snacks too close to meal…

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