Quaker Valley School District officials believe they have the best food service director in the state, and the School Nutrition Association of Pennsylvania agrees.
Carla Escribano was recently named Director of the Year by the organization. She will be recognized at its annual conference in August.
Escribano, a registered dietitian, joined Quaker Valley in 2018 after serving as a clinical dietitian at Villa St. Joseph.
“As a food service director, I have the opportunity to provide healthy, nutritious meals to students, which can have a positive impact on their health and well-being,” Escribano said. “Being recognized with this Director of…
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I’m a nutritionist – here’s 6 foods that are cheaper and healthier to buy frozen
FINDING food that is both healthy and affordable might seem impossible.
But – according to a nutritionist – there’s no need to get overwhelmed with the task of getting a cheap, nutritious meal on the table.
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Opting for frozen or tinned versions of foods can be just as nutritious – and save you money
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Nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert shared which six foods you don’t need to buy fresh – and more tips on how to eat well on a budgetCredit: Supplied
Registered nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert said this is a conversation she has had with many of her clients at…
Michelle Obama launches a food and drink company to promote healthy options for kids
Former first lady Michelle Obama has co-founded the food and drink company PLEZi, designed to provide healthy options for kids, she announced Wednesday.
Obama said he’d be working behind the scenes to guide PLEZi’s mission, which serves as an extension of the Let’s Move! campaign to fight childhood obesity that she launched as first lady.
“I’ve learned that on this issue, if you want to change the game, you can’t just work from the outside. You’ve got to get inside — you’ve got to find ways to change the food and beverage industry himself,” Obama said during the company announcement…
Doctors Reveal ‘The 1 Food I Won’t Give Up’
Doctors: They’re just like us (at least when it comes to pizza).
Doctors: They’re just like us (at least when it comes to pizza).
Doctors spend years learning about the best ways to take care of the human body. But as humans themselves, they know that life is not all rules and best practices. Sometimes, you just need a slice of pizza, a cold can of Diet Coke or some milk and cookies, and that’s OK, too.
We talked to physicians in fields including family medicine, cardiology, internal medicine, public health, dermatology and plastic surgery who told us about how…
Healthy Food Ads Don’t Make People Happy; Junk Food Ads Do
Ever wondered why you delight in TV commercials showing junk foods compared to those featuring healthy meals and diets? A new study found that the former triggers positive emotions compared to the latter.
The University of Michigan researchers recently published their study on how the two types of food ads affect the feelings of viewers, particularly their food-related emotional expectations.
They found that commercial shots of juicy burgers, chicken nuggets and creamy milkshakes increased the beliefs of viewers that they would feel positive emotions when they ate those types of foods.
On the other hand, there is no evidence that…
7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (April 17-23)
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With grocery prices soaring, many of us are having to adjust, scale back and/or get more…
10 Low-Sugar Fruits That Won’t Make Your Blood Sugar Spikes
Even low-sugar fruits can be as sweet as candy.
There’s a reason why we’ve been told to get a good daily dose of fruits and vegetables, but naturally, some fruits contain a bit more sugar than others. And while consuming fruit of any kind is encouraged, certain varieties have more natural sugar, which can lead to a spike in your blood sugar levels. Whether you have a health condition, like diabetes, or are looking to decrease your sugar intake, it’s important to understand the nutritional benefits of the foods you’re eating and feeding to your family.
Mary Wirtz, a registered…