Monthly Archives: March 2010
5 Ways To Make Sure Your Kids Eat Healthy At School
Earth Fare’s Itty Bitty Bites Kids’ Healthy Meal What’s on your kid’s school lunch menu this week? Probably not the freshest, healthiest options! And, if your kid is like most every other kid, then pizza or chicken nuggets trumps any … Continue reading
The Debate Around Recent High-Fructose Corn Syrup Study
Earlier this week, Princeton University announced these results from a new study: rats that consumed high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) gained more weight than rats that consumed sucrose (table sugar). After 6 months of consuming water sweetened with HFCS, the rats … Continue reading
The Best and Worst Easter Treats!
Trades to Make YOU Healthier! It’s Easter! It’s time to start getting the Easter baskets ready for your own little Easter bunnies. And here at Earth Fare, we think the plastic grass should be the ONLY fake thing in the … Continue reading
Tagged candy, Earth Fare, Easter, healthy, healthy treats, Holidays, supermarket
Is the School Cafeteria Worse Than a Fast Food Restaurant?
Last week, Senator Blanche Lincoln (D-Ark.) introduced the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (formerly known as the Child Nutrition Act), which proposes a $4.5 billion increase over the next 10 years for school lunches and other nutrition programs. This … Continue reading
Go Meatless and Lose Those Pounds with Jeff
Success on the Health Journey Jeff’s Story (in his own words): Before After I’ve fought being overweight and unhealthy since I was about 10 years old. Minor, and temporary, victories had me riding the proverbial roller coaster of health for … Continue reading
Itty Bitty Bites are Here to Eliminate Childhood Obesity
Today, Earth Fare launched its Itty Bitty Bites™ program, which aims to eliminate childhood obesity in the communities it serves. That’s right. Earth Fare is doing its part to respond to the urgent public health crisis. Itty Bitty Bites™ is a fun, educational … Continue reading
Is Food Marketing to Children Harmful?
Ever notice how many food commercials play during Saturday morning cartoons? Generally, these commercials promote the latest packaged snack cake, chip, sugary cereal, or sugary beverage. Come on, when was the last time there was a commercial with dancing fruits … Continue reading
St. Patrick’s Day Menu!
St. Patty’s Day is upon us. And, what better way to celebrate than to EAT! So, here are a couple of traditional St. Patty’s Day’s recipes from Earth Fare’s recipes for you to try and share! Homemade Corned Beef Ingredients: … Continue reading
Tagged Earth Fare, healthy, healthy food, Organic, Recipes, St. Patrick's Day, supermarket
Boot Artificial Color and Treat ADHD with Jessica!
Success on the Health Journey Jessica’s Story (in her own words): We just wanted to say thank you! We heard about and signed up for your pantry makeover. We love what you are doing — trading in “bad foods” for … Continue reading
Childhood Obesity: Know How Bad It Is?
We know obesity is at an all-time high for American adults, but how are children faring? Unfortunately, the news is not much better for them. 1 out of 3 children are overweight or obese. Today’s children may be the first generation of … Continue reading
Tagged Childhood Obesity, epidemic, obesity, statistics
