It's not just a Spanish, tapas-style thing anymore. At all different types of bars and restaurants across the United States, you'll find menus that continue to explore ways to feature favorite foods - like pork - in more bite-sized, snack-able ways. Beyond the walls of those eateries, street vendors, food booths and food trucks also are featuring portable, easy-to-eat dishes like kabobs and sliders.

Are We Drinking Too Much Milk?: Eight Common Misconceptions About Calcium That Are Impacting Your Health
Believe it or not, the things you think you know about calcium might not be entirely accurate. Here, Thomas E. Levy, MD, addresses eight myths about calcium that may be impacting your health—and not in the way you’d hoped.

Are We Drinking Too Much Milk?: Eight Common Misconceptions About Calcium That Are Impacting Your Health
Believe it or not, the things you think you know about calcium might not be entirely accurate. Here, Thomas E. Levy, MD, addresses eight myths about calcium that may be impacting your health—and not in the way you’d hoped.

Fruity Splash Smoothie

Ingredients

• 1 cup fat-free milk
• 5-7 large, unsweetened frozen strawberries
• 1 medium banana, cut into chunks
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 3/4 cup orange juice
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

1. Combine all ingredients in blender; blend until smooth and creamy. Pour in glasses.

Serves
2 servings

Classroom Success Begins with Breakfast

Nutritious dairy foods give kids an essential boost

 Dairy and breakfast go hand in hand. With so many types of milk, cheeses and yogurts available, it's easy to find breakfast combinations that set the curve for success as the kids head back to school this fall.

Children who eat a morning meal perform better in the classroom and have better overall nutrition. Research shows that kids who eat breakfast have better memory, attention and behavior, and score higher on tests.

Engaging in outdoor activities are a great way for families to stay active and spend quality time together, but between tree-climbing, nature hikes, and backyard barbecues, outdoor adventures can lead to piles of dirty, dingy and stained clothing.

Unwanted stains from dripping ice cream cones to grass and dirt can easily find themselves on unsuspecting clothing, and especially stand out on white and light-colored apparel.

 When it comes to packing lunches and after school snacks for your little ones, it's easy to get into a rut. But by making a few delicious and convenient choices in the grocery store, you can break away from the same old sandwich routine and serve up nibbles and noshes your kids will love.

Whether your star pupils prefer a savory dip, a light and salty snack or a chewy fruit bar, here are a few great choices you can pack.

Respiratory Health and Tips for Helping Deal with Wildfire Smoke
Rootology to help firefighters and wildfire smoke victims breathe easier during vicious wildfire season ahead
 

CINCINNATI, Ohio / July 31, 2014 -- Rootology Health Founder and CEO Simar Singh says with record droughts across much of the Western US in 2014, it seems everyone is bracing for what could be a vicious wildfire season. 

3 Tips for Staying Hydrated This Summer

As warmer temperatures heat up the summer nationwide, being prepared for the season’s outdoor activities means more than sunscreen protection and appropriate dress. Health experts state that keeping yourself hydrated by drinking enough water and other beverages when temperatures rise is critical to safely enjoying the fun of the season.  

Outdoor Stain Busters

Laundry tips for active families

 Engaging in outdoor activities are a great way for families to stay active and spend quality time together, but between tree-climbing, nature hikes, and backyard barbecues, outdoor adventures can lead to piles of dirty, dingy and stained clothing.

Unwanted stains from dripping ice cream cones to grass and dirt can easily find themselves on unsuspecting clothing, and especially stand out on white and light-colored apparel.