Study Snacking Do's and Don'ts

As a college student, I can attest to the fact that snacking sometimes has a way of diverting from healthy habits.  When I'm busy studying for an exam, or working on a big essay, I find myself half deep into a bag of potato chips. Snacking in college is inevitable, but I have found some alternatives to overindulging on unhealthy foods. 



Healthy Vending Comes to the Buffalo Public Schools

As a parent of 2 kids, ages 7 and 12, I've always felt that I owed it to my girls to teach them about the importance of exercise and proper nutrition. That's not to say they don't partake in the occasional indulgence like a trip to the ice cream store or popcorn at the movies, but we try to maintain a balance.  



Ideas to Have an EGGS-tra Special Easter!

There are only a few short days away till Easter! What are the two common components that are always present during this holiday? Easter eggs and Easter candy! Everyone knows that this day calls for endless amounts of candies and consuming large quantities of food throughout the day. It is easy to find yourself losing control and over-consuming all these delicious treats. 



Eating Healthy on a Budget

The myth out there is that you cannot eat healthy on a budget, but after reading these tips and trying them, it will no longer be a myth to you!



Food Marketing Tricks - Is That "Healthy"?

With our nation on the brink of a health crisis people are becoming more health conscious. This is a good thing - people are making healthier choices! Or so they think. 



Swapportunity - Going Greek

Okay, so what is a swapportunity?

A swapportunity is when you swap an unhealthy food/snack for a healthier food/snack.

It might not sound like fun, but wait until you see how this can change your life.



Junk is Junk

Food has no power yet I used to assign it a personality complete with a voice I could not resist. Food ruled my world. I thought about it all of the time. I didn't always eat bad food, just way too much of it.


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