This fall I learned about the not-so-new tradition of pairing apple pie and cheddar cheese. The sweet and savory combination makes a lot of sense, especially when you think about other popular foods where apples and cheese appear together—in salad, on sandwiches, and on cheese boards. Have you ever had a grilled cheese with apple …
The following is a press release by New England Dairy & Food Council. The photos below were selected for use in this blog post. — Students Pitch Creative Ideas for Serving Dairy in Schools at New England Dairy Farmers’ Innovation Challenge Fuel Up to Play 60 students and educators spent the day learning about dairy …
From June through August, the day-to-day can tend to have a slightly different rhythm than it does during other times of the year, especially for families with kids. Camp, sports, and other activities are in full-swing when school is out of session. It might be summer vacation, but things don’t necessarily slow down! Making nutritious …
As nutrition research progresses, there have been changes in the way we’ve thought about how our food choices can influence health outcomes. One example of this can be seen in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which over the years has made shifts from focusing on individual nutrients, like fats, protein, and carbohydrates, to recommending …
Now that school is out, summer meals across New England are ramping up! Summer meals provide an opportunity for children and teens to eat free, nutritious meals when school is out of session. Over the next several weeks our Fuel Up to Play 60 truck will travel throughout the New England region visiting community summer …
Blog post written by University of New Hampshire dietetic intern Hailey Kuhl. – You may recall a previous post in which we debunked the idea of eating ice cream for breakfast. We gave some compelling reasons why it’s not the best choice, but what if I told you the ice cream for breakfast dream might …
Photos by Dave Silverman – On the evening of May 9th, the Stars Among Us Gala was hosted by New England Dairy & Food Council (NEDFC) at the Putnam Club in Gillette Stadium. The fundraising gala was held to celebrate 10 years of Fuel Up to Play 60 in New England, and to honor those whose …
Blog post written by University of Northern Colorado’s Distance Program dietetic intern Taylor Nonnenmacher. — Isn’t it wonderful that due to modern dairy farmer’s production methods, and having farms located here in New England, we can have fresh milk and dairy products year-round, right in our grocery stores? Milk is highly perishable, but over the …
Guest blog by Kathy Leslie, Health Teacher & Fuel Up to Play 60 Program Advisor at Martin Kellogg Middle School. Last April we held our first ever pizza challenge at Martin Kellogg Middle School in Newington, Connecticut. One afternoon after school, our group of Fuel Up to Play 60 (FUTP60) students rolled up their sleeves and put on their …
We’re thrilled to introduce our first ever Boston Marathon team! Meet Ryan, Anna, and John, our three marathon runners who each pledged to raise $7,500 for our youth wellness program, Fuel Up to Play 60. Help get them across the fundraising finish line by donating here. Then cheer them on as they Fuel Up and Mooove …