Posts Categorized: National nutrition month

Nutrition Thursday: The Importance of Drinking Enough Water

National nutrition month, your health

By Tiffany Le UNCG Intern for Young Families Connect @ NC Healthy Start Foundation Consuming enough water is an important part of a well-balanced diet and closely connected to your overall health and well-being. Even mild dehydration can produce feelings of fatigue and listlessness, so it is important to make sure you’re drinking enough… Read More

Nutrition Thursday: Good Nutrition for Your Children

National nutrition month

By Tiffany Le, UNCG Intern for Young Families Connect @ NC Healthy Start Foundation Young children need your help to develop healthy eating habits for life. Have you ever heard of the phrase “monkey see, monkey do?” Kids are like that; they pick up things quickly. In order to help your children learn healthy eating habits,… Read More

Recipe of the Week - Banana and Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast

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Makes 1 serving Ingredients 2 slices whole wheat or multi-grain bread ½ a banana 1-2 tablespoons low-fat cream cheese 1 tablespoon toasted almonds, chopped (optional) ½ tablespoon honey Cinnamon (Optional: Nutmeg) 1 large organic egg 2 tablespoons 1% milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Cooking spray Preparation Spread ½-1 tbsp. of cream cheese on each slice… Read More