Healthy food may be the last subject on students’ minds by the time lunch arrives. With the demands of school, lunch can sometimes be a matter of grabbing anything edible.
But students require much more, said Sandy Procter, a Kansas State University Research and Extension nutrition educator and registered dietitian.
“Lunch is an important part of the day and makes a difference,” Procter said.
The midday meal typically provides a third or more of the total daily calorie intake for children, she said. Nutrients must also be incorporated into the combination to …

A Well-Rounded You
You know you haven’t run a marathon, climbed a mountain, or even done much more than slog through a giant stack of paperwork — so why do you feel exhausted at the end of every day? That’s the tricky thing about stress: it can make you feel mentally and physically exhausted. If you’re so pooped you can’t socialize, enjoy hobbies, or participate in activities that make you happy, it’s time to reassess. Find the fatigue fighter that leaves you feeling relaxed, refreshed, and invigorated.
1. Exercise
It may seem …

Bronze or Blonde
Colour has come a long way and we are more willing to experiment now than we were willing to earlier.
A head of colored hair, even in the 1980s, drew a lot of attention and appreciates glances. But today, take a quick look around you and you will agree that 80-90 per cent of young college girls and even career women have coloured hair.
And unless it is crazy colour, it is considered normal and acceptable. Should you or shouldn’t colour your hair is a question you often ask yourself. …

What Are The Health Benefits Of Fiber?
Fiber is helpful to the body in many ways:
* Relieving constipation and hemorrhoids
* Preventing certain diseases
* Keeping weight under control
Avoiding and Relieving Constipation
Fiber can absorb large amounts of water in the bowels, and this makes stools softer and easier to pass. Anyone starting a higher-fiber diet will notice the difference in stool bulk.
* In almost all cases, increasing fiber in the diet will relieve constipation within hours or …

Those with mature or damaged skin can begin to repair damage by following these simple techniques.
In the past decade natural body care products (including organic, fair trade, and mineral based items) has changed the way consumers look for and use cosmetics. Customers are now more savvy about who to look for and what to avoid. This shift has meant huge growth in the industry with new products hitting the market on almost a daily basis.
However, there is a very large segment of the population being left behind – those with …

If conversations with your child turn into arguments and you suddenly find yourself in the unenviable position of being cross examined and caught in your words, you might realize that the child whom you raised to become a future lawyer is already practicing his skills on you. This miniature Perry Mason debates when he should obey, argues when compliance would take less than a minute, and present compelling evidence when you forbid something. In small doses this might be endearing, but on a day to day basis it is draining, …