Did you know that 2,500 varieties of apples are grown in the United States? Although apples are available year-round, Fall is the season for apple-picking—a fun-filled family activity.
More and more evidence shows a link between cancer and diabetes. Cancer and diabetes are frequently diagnosed within the same patient as both have overlapping risk factors that share etiologic pathways. Diabetes increases the risk for cancer, and cancer increases the risk for diabetes.
Plan meals ahead for the week. Try asking your kids for ideas and get them involved with planning and prepping- they will be more likely to eat and enjoy their lunch!
Grains are an important part of the diet and provide an abundance of vitamins and minerals such as thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folate, iron, magnesium, and selenium. These nutrients help the body convert food into energy, create new cells, carry oxygen in the blood, maintain a healthy immune system and perform optimally.