POWER Kids

The POWER Kids Weight Management program emphasizing lifestyle behavior change for children, adolescents and their families.

[Fruits & Veggies - Have A Plant @Fruits_Veggies]

Cantaloupe is here to make staying hydrated delicious! 🍈Swipe for 4 ways to enjoy this summer staple. Your taste buds (and your hydration goals) will thank you. 💧

🔗Get more ways to enjoy: https://t.co/Jl3kyrk6S2

#haveaplant #nationalhydrationday

[POWER Kids @POWERKidsCCMC]

Stress is real and can derail the best of intentions, side track us from our goals and make us feel overwhelmed. Use these #Grounding tips to help #5-4-3-2-1

[American Heart Association @American_Heart]

Have you heard of the 5-4-3-2-1 technique? It’s a grounding exercise that can help manage acute stress and calm anxiety. Here’s how it works.

[POWER Kids @POWERKidsCCMC]

Outdoor play ideas that pair fun and fitness for health and wellbeing. Printable included

[SuperHealthyKids @healthykids]

Summer is coming - you will want this list with a free printable!
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[Healthy Family Project @Healthyfamprj]

Need a quick family breakfast that actually works on busy mornings? These easy avocado breakfast ideas use @AvosFromMexico for a fresh, filling start to the day. 🥑 Get the full recipe 👉 https://t.co/nTnNMVWZw0 #EasyBreakfast #FamilyMeals

[Healthy Family Project @Healthyfamprj]

Hello, February! February is peak season for fresh winter produce that makes meal planning easier and meals more flavorful. Think citrus, hearty veggies and winter squash. https://t.co/WnssUjlzcq #WhatsInSeason #FebruaryProduce #SeasonalEating #WinterProduce

[POWER Kids @POWERKidsCCMC]

Positivity always champions! Praise and encouragement are powerful motivators of change! Set a challenge to try something new with tangible (non-food related) prizes for effort along the way. Just trying requires courage and patience and this should be celebrated!

[Harvard Health @HarvardHealth]

How to motivate kids: Children praised for effort and action, rather than innate ability, tend to be more willing to try new things. #HarvardHealth #TipoftheDay

[Fruits & Veggies - Have A Plant @Fruits_Veggies]

🥣 Soup season is officially here! Warm your heart (and your belly) with comforting bowls packed with fall flavors and nourishing veggies. We’ve got 10 reasons why you should make soup: https://t.co/z7jF1QSQBL #haveaplant

[eatright @eatright]

Changing eating habits can be the most challenging aspect of diabetes self-management. 🥗

Learn about maintaining healthy blood sugar levels, plus how a registered dietitian nutritionist can help, during #NationalDiabetesMonth.

#eatright #nutrition
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[American Heart Association @American_Heart]

Walking is one of the simplest ways to get active and stay active. It’s great for relieving stress and lowering your chances of heart disease and stroke. Take a few steps today, and a few more tomorrow.

[American Heart Association @American_Heart]

Mom was right: Eating that junk really might make you hungrier. Here’s what the latest research on ultraprocessed foods may tell us.

[POWER Kids @POWERKidsCCMC]

Straight forward info about 3 healthful eating patterns. Explore these to find one that fits you, or a combination of these to make your own #eatingpattern #explorefood #qualitynutrients #vegetables #wholegrains #legumes #fruit

[American Heart Association @American_Heart]

Healthy eating isn’t one size fits all. The most important thing is to focus on the overall quality of your intake, rather than single nutrients or foods. A healthy eating pattern includes more nutrient-dense foods such as vegetables, fruits, legumes and lean proteins.

[POWER Kids @POWERKidsCCMC]

Back to school ready tips #Lunchtime #healthylunch #mealplanning #RDapproved #healthytips #kidslunch

[Healthy Family Project @Healthyfamprj]

Get expert tips for packing school lunches for kids & teens from registered dietitian and friend Jodi Danen - portioning, variety, and making lunches fun! Listen here: https://t.co/cfzNIyAld2 #BackToSchoolwithHFP #BackToSchool #PowerYourLunchbox #LunchboxTips #HealthyLunch

[POWER Kids @POWERKidsCCMC]

Tips and suggestions for after-school snacking plan #snacks #balancedeating #fuelingactivekids #whattoeatafterschool

[Healthy Family Project @Healthyfamprj]

Hold kids over without spoiling dinner with these after-school snack ideas - like yogurt with berries, hummus & pita, and apple slices with nut butter. https://t.co/aXdIJo5xa6 #BackToSchoolwithHFP #BackToSchool #PowerYourLunchbox #AfterSchoolSnacks #HealthyKids #SnackSmart

[SuperHealthyKids @healthykids]

If you have a picky eater who doesn’t like meat--but you are concerned about protein intake--here's a list of our favorite non-meat protein sources!
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#healthykids #protein #plantbasedprotein #mealplan

[POWER Kids @POWERKidsCCMC]

12 Non-Meat Protein Sources for Kids - SHK #nonmeatproteinsources #proteinsources #mealplanning #plantscontainprotein https://t.co/kgZISJ6lqX

[Healthy Family Project @Healthyfamprj]

Popsicle lovers, this one’s for you! Explore 24 fruity and refreshing popsicle recipes to beat the summer heat (no artificial ingredients here!). Start blending, pouring and freezing: https://t.co/VNXobTFI5p #HomemadePopsicles #HealthySnacks #FrozenTreats

[POWER Kids @POWERKidsCCMC]

Check out this tasty, nutritious cucumber salad with veggie power! Expert tips on how to customize included #cucumbersalad #summersalads #veggiepower #cucumber #vinegarbenefits #bigflavor

[EatingWell Magazine @EatingWell]

Your summer menu just found its new MVP!! Fresh dill, crisp cukes, and vinegar-soaked red onion bring BIG flavor to this side.

If you haven’t saved to MyRecipes yet, tap the heart icon 💗 under the author’s name to keep track of your favorite meals. https://t.co/ulFpDpOtCq

[POWER Kids @POWERKidsCCMC]

Mixed Berry Pizza is another great recipe from the Healthy Family Project! #fruitpizza #getcreativeinthekitchen #foodisfunandhealthy #berries #coconutcrust

[Healthy Family Project @Healthyfamprj]

Pizza night meets dessert! This Mixed Berry Pizza with a wholesome oatmeal coconut crust is a fruity, fun way to celebrate berry season.🍓🫐Try it now: https://t.co/UxijdpmtDl #BerryPizza #HealthyDesserts #NoBakeSummerTreat

[POWER Kids @POWERKidsCCMC]

Back to basics for easy tips to help you and your family be healthy #healthytips #healthydrinks #goodnutrition #familymealplanning #healthiswealth

[CDC DNPAO @CDC_DNPAO]

When it comes to good nutrition, consistency is key. That means choosing healthy foods and beverages as often as you can. 🥦🍎💧

Check out these quick and easy tips to help you stay on track: https://t.co/ouWVnAEvPv

[Healthy Family Project @Healthyfamprj]

Summer is in full swing & so is the season’s juiciest, crunchiest, most colorful produce! From watermelon, cherries & peaches 🍉🍒🍑 to crisp cucumbers, corn, & zucchini 🌽🥒 July brings a rainbow of produce to your plate. What are you picking up first? https://t.co/ADzH61vZse