As we’re approaching the fall season, many restaurants and cafes embrace the harvest theme by changing their menus. For example, Dunkin Donuts and Starbucks serve everything from pumpkin scones to lattes to muffins. Around this time of year I always get a lot of questions from parents about these pumpkin flavored treats. Are they good [...]
A hot topic around the Barn is about the difference between organic, conventional, and local produce. Parents see all kinds of labeling at the supermarket, but what does it really mean, and what should you buy? This type of labeling (organic vs. conventional vs. local) is one of the most confusing things for conscientious food [...]
My kid loves edamame. I read that it’s not safe to eat too much? Is that true? And if so, how much is too much? photo from www.wikipedia.com Edamame (soybean) are growing in popularity with kids because of its easy, pop-it-in-your-mouth snackability and mild sweet flavor. This mighty bean is a delicious plant-based [...]
HealthBarn USA moms know that yogurt is a healthy snack that kids love, but with endless choices like squeezable tubes, yogurt drinks, and Greek yogurt, it can be an overwhelming shopping experience. So, we often get asked, “Which yogurts are HealthBarn-approved?” photo from www.cabotcheese.coop Yogurt is a great, easy to pack snack, and [...]
Here at HealthBarn, back-to-school is on everyone’s mind, and moms are flocking to us with one question: what is a healthy snack for my kids to bring to school? HealthBarn USA has an “outside the box” approach to snacking—literally! For most people the word snack conjures up thoughts of processed foods: chips, crackers, cookies. Many [...]
It’s hard to believe summer is already coming to a close, but next week kids are heading back to school in New Jersey. Around the Barn, parents are aching to know: how can they pack easy, healthy lunches that their hungry kids will eat? There are plenty of tricks to help make packing a healthy [...]
Here at HealthBarn USA, worried moms have been approaching us all week with one thing on their minds: how do I keep my children hydrated during this crazy summer heat?! Plenty of kids find water too boring, so most parents immediately think of Gatorade as a good alternative. And they’re right – Gatorade and similar [...]