March - 2018

Elk River Backpack Blessings Vendor Sale is Set!

ATTENTION VENDORS AND CRAFTERS! Elk River Backpack Blessings is holding our vendor sale on Saturday, June 2, 2018. Doors will open to the public from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The event is being held at Mt. Tabor in Pinch. We will be selling hot dogs and BBQs again this year. Registration is $20 per table plus something from your collection to raffle off. We only accept one vendor per comapny so please contact, Jennifer O'Dell at (304)389-0393. You can also let us know via our E

10 Surprisingly Healthy Snacks for Kids

The Search for the Perfect Snack Snacks can often be a big part of your child's diet, so it's important that most of the snacks you give him or her are ones you feel good about. These 10 snack ideas offer the perfect combination: some fiber (from whole grains, fruit or vegetables), some protein and some fat. It's a combo that's sure to satisfy and that will fuel your busy child. Popcorn Popcorn is a sure-fire hit with kids, and ... it's a whole grain! Popcorn actually has 4 g

Childhood Nutrition Facts from CDC

From: CDC Healthy eating in childhood and adolescence is important for proper growth and development and to prevent various health conditions. The 2015–2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that people aged 2 years or older follow a healthy eating pattern that includes the following2: A variety of fruits and vegetables Whole grains Fat-free and low-fat dairy products A variety of protein foods Oils These guidelines also recommend that individuals limit calories from

Choose My Plate for Kids

From: Choose My Plate MyPlate Kids' Place has resources that can help children make healthier choices. ChooseMyPlate.gov offers science-based advice to help kids and their parents build healthy meals and maintain or achieve a healthy weight. MyPlate Kids' Place provides online resources and tools for children to help them make wise choices in a fun and appealing way. Parents and teachers are invited to use the MyPlate Kids' Place resources to deliver credible information an

Nutrition Tips for Kids

From: Family Doctor Many children and families today have busy schedules. These make it hard to sit down to homemade meals every day. Many kids’ diets involve a lot of convenience and takeout food. But these foods can be unhealthy. They can have a negative effect on your child’s health. Some of the problems unhealthy eating causes can continue into adulthood. They can even develop into lifelong diseases. Healthful eating has many benefits for children. It can: Stabilize their

11 Surprising Benefits Of Banana

From: Organic Facts The health benefits of banana include helping with weight loss, reducing obesity, curing intestinal disorders, relieving constipation, and curing conditions like dysentery, anemia, tuberculosis, arthritis, gout, kidney and urinary disorders. Banana can also help with menstrual problems and burns. It is good for reducing blood pressure, protecting heart health, boosting metabolism and immunity, reducing the severity of ulcers, ensuring healthy eyes, buildin