IINSider’s Digest: 18 Facts About Food Waste, Strict School Food Guidelines Lead to Less Weight Gain, and more…
At IIN, we often talk about what our food does for us, but in turn, we need to show respect for our food. Civil Eats shares 18 little known facts about food waste that can help us all become more conscious consumers.
A solid argument against “Freedom of Choice”? States with strict guidelines regarding school snacks are gaining ground over obesity. Children in those public schools gained less weight over a three-year period than those in more lenient states. (NY Times)
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Salad Skewers
The Salad Skewers on the Hyatt menu has been on my mind since last Friday! I was bummed that my kids didn’t order it so I could see what it looked like, but it wasn’t too difficult to imagine. Instead, I decided we’d make our own and see what the kids thought of it.
These salad skewers are a great way to get your kids the recommended 3-5 cups of fruits and vegetables per day. Kids who get the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables:
PB + J Yogurt
Peanut butter, grape jam, peanuts, and fresh red grapes on top of a bowl of yogurt… who needs the bread!
This was inspired by last week’s trip to the chic new Chobani Soho Cafe. If you follow me on Instagram, you might have seen some of my photos of the wonderful yogurt creations I got to sample – some savory, some sweet. If you are ever in the Soho area, you must stop in. The “priciest” yogurt is only $ 3.75 and they are served in a pretty glass bowl.
Grilled Pineapple
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If you want something quick and easy to make for dessert this summer, try Grilled pineapple. This very simple and elegant dessert is made with dark honey, lime juice, cinnamon and clove. This grilled pineapple is light and refreshing. Pineapple is high in vitamin C. One-half cup of pineapple provides 12 mg. of vitamin C — about 20% of your daily need for vitamin C. You can serve it with some low-fat ice cream on the side. Perfect for backyard parties.
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