HHC is a movement to fight childhood obesity by teaching kids ages 2-13 about nutrition and healthy cooking through fun classes, parties and camps Shop Local.
Healthy Hands Cooking (HHC) is a movement to fight childhood obesity by teaching kids ages 2-13 about nutrition and healthy cooking through fun classes, parties and camps. With 24.5 million U.S. children currently overweight or obese, sadly, this is the first generation of children that is not expected to outlive their parents. But what if we could stop or even reverse this trend? We believe that
knowledge can empower our children to help them make smart decisions for a lifetime. Associations:
HHC is a MyPlate.gov educator. HHC is a Community Partner with the USDA's Nutrition Network. HHC is a "Chef's Move To Schools - Let's Move" by Michelle Obama. HHC is an Ambassador Member of the National Afterschool Association. Our Food Philosophy:
Eat Clean. Keep your food sources as close to Mother Nature as possible. Take the Science Out of Your Food. If you can't pronounce it, you probably shouldn't be eating it. Not only does this support our local economy, most importantly with small businesses, but the shorter the distance produce needs to travel, the more nutritious it can be! Shop Seasonally. Seasonal produce is more affordable, which will help keep anyone in budget and will also reduce environmental costs of long distance transportation. Shop Wisely. Fresh and healthy food should be affordable! Use coupons, weekly sales, in--store specials, farmers markets and buying clubs to get the most for your money. Avoid Trans Fats. This includes partially and fully hydrogenated oils. Avoid labels that claim 0g trans fats, since there are still trans fats in the product (ingredient list should confirm). Avoid Excess Sugars. Look for foods that are minimally sweetened, sweetened with natural sugars (e.g. fruit juice, honey, molasses) or use a safe natural alternative (i.e. stevia, xylitol). Reduce Refined Carbohydrates. Avoid bleached, white flours and sugars. Look for multi-grain, 100% whole grain and 100% fruit/vegetable juice on the label. Shop Wild Caught Fish. Farmed raised fish aren’t fed the optimal diet and contribute to the pollution of our waters. To get a healthier omega3 ratio in the diet, look for wild caught whenever possible.
