Kale for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner....and Dessert!
October 7, 2015
Celebrate National Kale Day (yes...that's a thing) by checking out these kale recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner...and dessert!
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Year in the Family Garden: Growing Kale! #National Kale Day
October 7, 2015
The Kale craze is well founded: just one cup of this bitter green contains only 33 calories, while providing over 600% of recommended daily Vitamin K and over 200% of recommended Vitamin A. Superfood, right? And even better news: it's easy to grow. I love planting kale not only because it's healthy...
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5 Tips for a Healthy Holiday Season
October 2, 2015
With the holidays quickly approaching, it's time to make plans! If you're like my family, your holidays center around food, mainly meat. (We love our pernil!) This year I want to have a more humane and healthy holiday by making sure I purchase antibiotic-free meat . But, I want to go further than...
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Federal Budget: How does it affect school lunches?
October 1, 2015
Last night Congress passed a clean Continuing Resolution which avoided a government shutdown and funds the government through December 11th, 2015. Since this was “clean”, meaning that there were no riders or changes to current policy, government programs will continue to be funded at the same level...
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100 Back to School Tips for a Healthy School Year!
October 1, 2015
As the school year gets into full-swing, and the inevitable chaos of new teachers, new friends, and new schedules ensue, we've counted down 100 tips to help you have a healthy back-to-school. Share your tips with us in the comments or with #GoodFoodForce on Twitter! Tip 100: Kids are seeing...
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What's New In School Lunch? More Than You Might Think!
September 30, 2015
If you haven’t seen a school lunch for a while, you might want to check it out. These are not the same school meals of yesterday. But if there is something you’d like to improve about the meals at your child’s school, or if you’d just like to ensure that the healthy meals continue, there are many ways parents can get involved.
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New Texas Law Aims to Improve Treatment of Pregnant Women in Jail
September 30, 2015
A new law took effect this month in Texas to open a window onto jail conditions for pregnant women. This new Texas law is unusual because it requires the government to compile and make available detailed information about jail policies and practices. Too often, when people try to get this...
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Ask Mayor Emanuel and Chicago City Council Members to tax sugary drinks!
September 30, 2015
The numbers are shocking. Did you know the average 8-year old is drinking 64 ounces a week in sugary drinks that may—over the years—lead to diabetes, obesity, and heart disease? We need to do everything we can to reduce the amount of soda kids drink. Join us in calling on Chicago’s Mayor and City...
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Chickens, Factory Farming and Food Labels at #FoodFri!
September 30, 2015
Over the years, chicken has become more popular than beef in America. The high demand has changed how chickens are farmed. This week we'll discuss how chickens, factory farms, and food labels affect chickens and consumers. RELATED: We've Got the Power! Join #FoodFri on October 2, 2015, between 1-...
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Removing Roadblocks to Health
September 30, 2015
I’ve always been a healthy eater and pretty active. Wait. Let me take that back. I’ve always been conscious of the food I put in my body and the exercise I was or wasn’t getting. If I gained or lost weight, I usually knew the culprit (probably the same ones for you). And I’ve dedicated my career to...
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