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Getting back into the groove of work and school can seem like a bit of a challenge, and usually the weather doesn’t help motivations much. Perhaps this is one reason why the idea of starting something anew following the holidays always seems to be top of mind. With regards to food, there are ways to make healthy choices for your family that will last well into the coming months. Smaller, more manageable changes typically produce relatively longer lasting results. Food specific ideas include: |
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- Including your kids in lunch packing. Their inclusion can increase their buy in to buy, try, and eat new things.
- Adding “Meatless Monday” to your weekly dinner themes. Incorporating a meatless day encourages the use of foods such as legumes, which have many nutritional benefits.
- Taking a cooking class to fine tune your skills that will later save you time in the kitchen.
- Reviewing your meal planning and prepping routine and adjusting so that it better serves you and your family’s priorities.
- Avoiding extreme diet measures as these tend to be temporary and oftentimes disruptive.
- Trying new foods is a great way to increase the overall variety of your diet, which is key to eating a healthy eating pattern over time.
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Many people want a little reprieve from all the traditional, and perhaps, more indulgent food of the holidays. Here are a few recipes that will give you some much needed variety but will still be comforting and nutritious.
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There is a lot of research on the positive effects of physical activity. Within the last decade, more research has emerged on the effects that movement has on the brain. With what some call “post-holiday let down” and cloudier skies, a little exercise may go a long way in terms of mental health this January. Here are a few tips on making it happen: |
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- Outdoor exercise is still possible during winter months. You will need to check your weather conditions and buy appropriate outdoor gear, which can still be relatively inexpensive compared to the cost of certain workout classes.
- Consider a group challenge, such as a walking app like YUMUUV or FitBit where you can challenge yourself, the app, or friends.
- Consider joining a community center or gym, such as the YMCA, that offers up an indoor track and pool in addition to traditional workout equipment.
- Take on more of the more exertive at-home chores such as raking leaves or shoveling snow.
- Budget in more specific group exercise classes such as yoga and pilates.
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The Online School Lunch Difference
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Lunch lines and school cafeterias can make it difficult for schools to maintain social distancing. With HotLunch.com, foodservice providers can utilize a classroom-based distribution system to deliver lunch straight to a student’s classroom and maintain social distancing. |
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More About School Lunches, Nutrition and Healthy Kids |
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HotLunch.com is used by schools across North America! With HotLunch.com you can easily manage school-lunch administration, publish lunch menus online, receive payments, and reduce time spent on managing parent transactions, including fundraising, after-school care, volunteering, and much more.
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HotLunch.com Now Available in Spanish & French |
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Our school lunch software is now available in Spanish and French, making it easier for schools around the world to utilize our school lunch system. This update allows more families to reap the benefits of HotLunch.com. |
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Hotlunch.com partners to educate unprivileged girls |
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We are proud to partner with Ainiti.org, an organization that empowers and educates underprivileged girls through technology. Thanks to you, profits from Hotlunch.com will be used to support girls in need.
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Cheyenne Richards is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a private practice team that provides nutrition counseling across the U.S. and as far as Germany. She attended the University of Oklahoma where she received her Bachelor's, after which she earned her M.B.A. in Austin, Texas. She is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and is an American Council on Exercise Certified Health Coach. When not working, Cheyenne enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, cooking, gardening, and other outdoor activities. |
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Simple, Fast, Accurate solution for Schools, Food Service Providers & Offices www.hotlunch.com |
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