The countdown is on, I am scheduled to go back into the classroom and end summer vacation on September, 6th.  My boys will be starting school two days later and, since I am starting at a new position as a high school reading teacher, my schedule will be more hectic than ever.       Both of our sons attend an after-school program due to our packed working hours.  We've noticed that they are usually both famished by the time we pick them up and they get home.  The problem is that it's very easy for them to reach into the refrigerator or cabinet and just grab the first thing that they see, whether it is the healthiest option or not.       This year, I have started making a lot of changes to my personal diet and eating healthier.  I've also begun to make subtle changes in our entire family's eating habits and opt for healthier snacking options for all of us.  Included in this new vision are lots of vegetables and … [Read more...]