Here are some good ways to incorporate pears into your kids diet to give them a break from apples.

A PEARfectly Fun Snack For Kids
(NC) – Looking for ways to incorporate healthy foods into your kid’s snacks that they will actually want to eat? Sweet and juicy fresh pears are a versatile and yummy addition to a lot of childrens’ favorite snack foods.

How To Save Money On Groceries
Unlike a fixed monthly cost such as your mortgage or car payment, the amount you spend on groceries each month is somewhat flexible. While the common advice of clipping coupons and buying generic brands to save money while shopping is sound, by far the best way to truly keep your grocery shopping expenses under control is by understanding how grocery stores entice you to spend more than you really want.
By fully understanding the ways grocery stores encourage you to spend, many of which you probably …

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
Yield: 4 servings
Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:
8 ounces yogurt, lowfat vanilla
2 Tablespoons orange juice, 100% juice, frozen concentrate, thawed

I knew there was a reason I liked pears. I try to replace apples with pears in recipes where I can.

Fiber – More Appealing Packaged In A Pear!
(NC) – Fiber is a very beneficial substance for your body. And when fiber is delivered in the delicious and sweet package of a fresh pear, it takes on a whole new level of appeal.
Pears are one of the most fiber-filled fruits around. With 4 grams of dietary fiber per serving (one medium sized pear, think the size of a baseball), pears are …