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Mommy Blogger Dr. Leheska – The Happy Plate Lunch

Dr. Jennifer Leheska — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 21:36:06 +0000

This is the third week of the Happy Plate series in honor of National Nutrition Month “Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day” which encourages the development of a healthful eating plan that incorporates individual food choices and preferences. Click here to for more resources.

Mommy Blogger Dr. Leheska – The Happy Plate For Breakfast

Dr. Jennifer Leheska — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:50:40 +0000

Last week I started the Happy Plate series in celebration of National Nutrition Month. The theme for this year is “Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day” which encourages the development of a healthful eating plan that incorporates individual food choices and preferences. Click here to for more resources. Breakfast is my favorite meal of the [...]

Mommy Blogger Dr. Leheska- The Happy Plate – Morning, Noon and Night

Dr. Jennifer Leheska — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 21:14:26 +0000

All of the nutrition recommendations we hear in the media combined with all of the fancy claims plastered all over food labels is simply overwhelming. Throw that confusion on top of the task of providing nourishment to your children in a form they will agree to eat and this whole eating thing can get downright exhausting. To help you keep it simple and get it all done I want to share my “Happy Plate” concept with you.

Mommy Blogger Dr. Leheska – Eating Nutrient Rich in a Blizzard: A Well Stocked Pantry

Dr. Jennifer Leheska — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 18:17:26 +0000

After the historic blizzard that stormed through Amarillo this past week many Moms may be reevaluating how to stock their pantry so they can feed their families a nutrient-rich diet no matter what conditions may keep them from the grocery store. A well-stocked pantry takes some thought and time to develop and perfect, but the end results will save you time, money and your health.

Will Nutritional Scores Make People Eat Healthier?

Shauna Wright — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:00:29 +0000

If you read food labels when grocery shopping, you’re not alone. And in some stores, they’ve made it even easier for you, displaying nutritional scores alongside prices. Since labels can sometimes be confusing, a growing number of stores are signing up to have the foods they sell evaluated and ranked for nutritional content. One of [...]

Market Street United – Living Well

taylorforti — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 21:26:32 +0000

As a health conscious person, I find this article helpful in choosing the best juice product for me. With all the options in today’s markets it’s hard to know which product is right for you. It’s nice to know that there are natural alternatives to keep you healthy and energized. Is fruit or vegetable juice just as nutritious as whole [...]