Still trying to come up something quick and easy to serve for your 4th of July picnic? Celebrate your independence and those who made it possible by making an American Hero sandwich! This recipe from cookinglight.com is simple and healthy. Make this sandwich for your guests and let the celebration begin!

Things happen for a reason, just believe! - Cheryl, RD

An activity like mowing the yard can be a lot more dangerous than one may think. Each year, more and more injuries are reported to emergency rooms across the country. To avoid unnecessary injuries refer to the site www.aap.org for helpful tips on how to protect you and your family! Always be yourself! Andrea

Our bodies need several different vitamins and minerals in order to function properly. We can obtain all of the vitamins and minerals we need by eating a well balanced diet. To learn about the functions of a variety of different vitamins and minerals visit cdc.gov.

Things happen for a reason, just believe! - Cheryl, RD  

The 4th of July is an exciting day, but it can also be a busy one, with little time for cooking! Don’t worry, this recipe is here to help. You can whip up a festive red, white, and blue appetizer in minutes! Find out how by visiting recipetips.com.

Things happen for a reason, just believe! - Cheryl, RD

Aging and damage that show up on adult skin can be prevented if you adhere to the basic precautions during the teenage years-wear sunscreen and cover up to prevent sunburn. As an adult, become knowledgeable on the signs of skin cancer. Teach your kids now how to protect their skin for the future. If you want to learn more, check out WebMD.com . Always be yourself! Andrea

Make an extra special afternoon snack for Dad this Father’s Day! This clever recipe is provided by компютриfamilyfun.com. Click the link to find out how to turn ordinary cheese and crackers into miniature shirts and ties! 

 Things happen for a reason, just believe! - Cheryl, RD

Do you know about Body Mass Index (BMI)? It is based on your height and weight and is used as a tool to help screen for possible weight problems. It is used for both adults and children. Children are a little different than adults, but it is something that needs to be checked. You can always talk to your Pediatrician about your child’s BMI or you can read more at www.cdc.gov. Always be yourself! Andrea

Is there a benefit to eating organic versus conventionally grown fruits and vegetables? This article from redbookmag.com explains how to determine whether or not a food is organic, as well as what the organic term means.

Things happen for a reason, just believe! - Cheryl, RD

Not all children are natural born athletes. What do you do if your child is not as in to team sports as other children? One important thing you can do is to encourage and experiment with individual sports! Seek out sports such as swimming, skating or even a basic walk can do the trick! If you want to learn more, check out: kidshealth.com/parent/nutrition_fit/fitness/hate_sports.

Always be yourself! Andrea

Walking is a simple exercise that can help a person lose weight and improve overall fitness. It’s just as important to stretch before walking as it is before doing any other exercise. Go to diabetes.org for a list of simple stretches and to learn more about the great benefits of walking!

Things happen for a reason, just believe! - Cheryl, RD