Anyone can change bad eating habits. It’s never too late! One great reason to eat healthy is to be a positive role model for our youth. Many diseases plaguing our country are preventable with a healthy diet. I will be updating the Scoop often with helpful examples to assist you and your family towards eating healthy.

Hint I:
Share with your family what are healthy foods. (check out mypyramid.gov) Be sure to have the kids get involved. Have them help plan a weekly menu and make a food list for shopping. This will cut cost and stop unhealthy compulsive purchases. Kids love to snack, so be sure to add snacks to the list. Some good choices are: pretzels, all natural popcorn, fruits and carrot sticks (washed and ready to eat), applesauce (no added sweeteners), all natural yogurts (most market brands are loaded with artificial sweeteners and artificial flavorings) Be sure to read the labels. Give this job to your young reader; it will help enhance their knowledge on healthy foods. Clue: Stonyfield brand is one good example with no bad additives.