healthy snacks

Healthy Muppets Move to Sesame Street

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Today, Sesame Street welcomes new healthy muppets to the set called “Superfoods.”  The new muppets are a banana, broccoli stalk, wedge of cheese and hamburger bun.  Their purpose on Sesame Street is to teach children about healthy snacks.  These “superfoods” are also part of an initiative started by the collabetation between the UnitedHealthcare, Merck Company Foundation, and Sesame Street.  Together, these organiczations are trying to […]

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The Joy of Apple Picking

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Have your ever been to an apple orchard? It can be a great way to enjoy the fall season, teach your family about healthy eating, and get in some physical activity!  This past weekend, I went apple picking for the first time at Curtis Orchard.  I went with two of my friends from grad school Emily […]

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