My Greatest Achievement
This year, there have been many ups and downs of getting Fuel Up to Play 60 into action at my school, such as getting the administration on board. But my greatest achievement this school year as a State Ambassa...
Foreign Foods are Great!
As a State Representative from VA, I attended the Summit in Washington D.C. over the summer. I had a great time and on the final day I was asked to write a blog about my favorite food from a foreign country.
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Happy Healthy Holiday!
It's that time of year, who doesn't love all those holiday treats? I know I do!! As a competitive dancer, I have to keep in shape with competition season just around the corner! It's okay to have the treats in ...
My Passion for Pomegranates
I've had so many favorite healthy foods
it's weird to say
in this moment
this time
you have to pick ONE.
So I thought,
and I thought some more,
and my head started going back to
a deep rich red galore
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How Colorful Are Your Meals?
When I looked at my meals I realized that most of them were not very colorful, so I decided to transfer my meals to more vibrant colors. The more colors on your plate the healthier it is. The greens, reds, and ...
Why Is Breakfast Important?
One of the most important things I have learned through my journey with Fuel Up to Play 60, is how important it is to start your day off with a good balanced healthy breakfast! I used to NEVER eat breakfast. An...
Eat Healthy and Get Your Friends To, Too.
I have a relatively strange taste in vegetables. Some of my favorite foods make my friends gag, like Brussels sprouts, but I love them. But my best friend thought that I was crazy until I explained to her that ...
Healthy Eating
If you're like me and love food, it's hard to always eat right. I've had to struggle with myself to switch the 'oh so delicious' cookie for let's say an apple. But not all hope is lost because I've learned some...
How Eating Healthy Foods has Made an Impact on My Life
My little brother Mark has had a tree nut allergy since he was three, and that’s made a big change on how my family eats. Now we have to be much more aware of what we eat, where the food comes from, and wha...
My Favorite Meal on the Farm
By Jordy Nelson
Wide Receiver, #87
Green Bay Packers
A little fact you may not know about me – I grew up on a farm in Kansas and my parents and my grandparents have been farmers their entire lives. My fami...
Health and Happiness: Eating as a Family
By Emma B.
Alumni Student Ambassador
I have shared so many great stories and tasty meals over the dinner table. Now, in light of Family Meals Month, is a great time to share a meal with your family. When fa...