Kids http://community.safeway.com/t5/Our-Blog/Kids... While your kids are at school, it’s important that they are eating the right foods to stay fueled throughout the day. Packing a good lunch is crucial for them! There are lots of creative ways to help get the kids actually wanting to eat healthy foods. Adding little extras like peanut butter or nuts give fruits and vegetables a more fun taste, while still keeping things healthy. Remember, kids like food that’s FUN! Try making...
National Cheese Lover’s Day! http://community.safeway.com/t5/Our-Blog/Nati... Did you know that January 20th is National Cheese Lover’s Day here in the US? With over 900 plus varieties of cheese to choose from, you can no doubt celebrate National Cheese Lover’s Day in style...
Veggies in High Protein http://community.safeway.com/t5/Our-Blog/Vegg... All three of these veggies have at least 3 grams of protein per serving. That’s a very good amount! Here are some tips on picking the best of the bunch...
My Plate in the New Year http://community.safeway.com/t5/Our-Blog/My-P... If there’s one nutrition change to make this New Year, consider a plate change - to MyPlate. MyPlate is based on the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and is designed to remind people to eat healthfully. It illustrates the five food groups (fruits, vegetables, grains, protein and dairy) using a mealtime icon that’s familiar: a place setting...
Safeway SELECT® Pink Himalayan Salt http://community.safeway.com/t5/Our-Blog/Safe... Lately I’ve been discovering some hidden gems on my store shelves. I am so focused on getting in and out of the grocery store quickly that I sometimes miss some of the new and interesting items. My latest find - Safeway SELECT® Pink Himalayan Salt (with a built in grinder)! This was one of those weird coincidences as I had just eaten at a trendy restaurant over the holidays and heard about it from the waiter...
New Year, New Start ”“ Part 2 http://community.safeway.com/t5/Our-Blog/New-... Last week, I highlighted my friends’ New Year’s resolutions. Now it’s time for my family’s goals for 2012...
Back to Routine ”“ Running Buddies http://community.safeway.com/t5/Our-Blog/Back... Back to school, back to work, back to our typical routine. Quite an adjustment for all of us after a two week, fun filled visit from both our families over the holidays. Getting back into my running routine has been slow. My body (& mind) are resisting that early morning start ”“ it’s dark and cold and getting out from under those covers requires a Herculean effort! This past year I’ve had the good fortune of finding two nearby friends who are committed to running a couple mornings a week...
Have Some Fun, It’s Good for You! http://community.safeway.com/t5/Our-Blog/Have... We all know that interjecting a little leisure time into our lives is important to our mental well being, but what I didn’t realize was that it could also help our physical health as well. Research published in 2009 by the Journal of Biobehavioral Medicine has shown a relationship between “enjoyable leisure activities” (aka fun) and psychological and physical well-being...
Winter Veggies http://community.safeway.com/t5/Our-Blog/Wint... Now that winter is officially here, I've listed some of my favorite winter varieties for you to pick from!...
Safeway SELECT Appetizers for New Year’s Eve http://community.safeway.com/t5/Our-Blog/Safe... We’ll be hosting a small all family get-together for New Year’s Eve. Similar to the last couple of years, we’ll keep it low-key and ring in the New Year with the east coast given the young age of the kids. One change up we’re making for this year’s party is that we’re hosting a potluck of heavy appetizers rather than a complete dinner...
Yams http://community.safeway.com/t5/Our-Blog/Yams... Do you call it a yam or a sweet potato? When is it a yam and when is it a sweet potato? Yams and sweet potatoes are terms used interchangeably in the United States, but yams in America are actually sweet potatoes that have a moist texture and an orange flesh. The US Department of Agriculture now requires that the label
