Children in the Genesee Intermediate School District will have access to well-balanced meals throughout the summer. Those meals will be provided by the 2018 Summer EBT for Children (SEBTC) program, which is funded through a grant from the U.S Department of Agriculture. The program helps WIC-eligible families feed their children nutritious meals during the summer […]
Flying. That’s how 13-year-old Tonya Harris describes the freedom she feels when she’s on her bike. “It’s a liberating experience that is ageless and more important now than ever as our constantly connected lifestyles scream for an opportunity to relax and unwind,” says Mary McGuire Slevin, a cycling enthusiast and assistant director of the Michigan […]
He’s all that and cooks too. So what’s his favorite dish? Chicken, according to the Flint native and University of Michigan graduate, who loves to spice up his meals. His Cajun Blackened Chicken has plenty. Chicken is the go-to meat for many and one of the best alternatives to the steak and hamburgers that often dominate […]
Making meals. The very words send chills up the spines of some – especially those who tend to stay away from the stove. Still, it happens, three times a day. Enter Wildtree Certified Organic Foods, a line of organic products and easy recipes that help make mealtimes easier. Wildtree was founded on the premise that food should […]
In an imaginary world, Keira, a wide-eyed nine-year-old girl, enjoys her wonderful life traveling around the globe singing in the Sally Court Band with her best friends, who are endangered species animals. When they are not performing, the clan is in the classroom, where Keira’s Auntie Marsay teaches them spelling and about homonyms and homophones. […]
Adjusting to a new lifestyle can be difficult for anyone, but it is especially challenging for teenagers with Type 2 diabetes. When a doctor gives a diagnosis of diabetes, the first order of business is change. For teenagers, who often do not number among the healthiest eaters, changing daily eating habits can be a difficult […]
Eating right: No matter how good our eating habits are, there are always things we can do better. Getting the right amount of food at the right times is important in every household, but particularly to those Flint households impacted by exposure to lead in the city’s municipal water supply. Infants’ and children’s tummies are […]
Parents can do things right now to limit the absorption of lead in their children’s bodies. First, serving regular meals and plenty of snacks to help keep their stomachs full plays a big role in helping to limit lead absorption. Pediatricians like Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, MSU’s and Hurley Children’s Hospital Pediatric Public Health Initiative director, […]
Kids need plenty of calcium. If your children have been exposed to lead, getting the right amount of calcium each day matters. Why? Infants’ and children’s bodies absorb lead more quickly than adults. Calcium, vitamin C and iron act like a shield of sorts and help limit the absorption of lead in their bodies. […]
You can never be too sure. That seems to be a common reaction among Flint residents concerned about the safety and quality of the city’s water system. Although federal, state and independent health officials have said everyone in Flint can drink the city’s tap water as long as they are properly using a NSF-verified filter, […]