::THE SLICE REPORT WITH MONA AUSTIN

buzzz worthy. . . With nearly one thousand entries submitted to this year’s Healthy Lunchtime Challenge , the fifty-five winning recipes were selected based on their healthfulness, taste, originality, affordability, and following USDA’s MyPlate recommendations. Our panel of judges were extremely impressed with the incredible recipes that kids cooked up this year! These young chefs and a parent or guardian will join the First Lady for the Kids’ “State Dinner,” featuring a selection of the winning recipes, followed by a visit to the White House Kitchen Garden on July 10, 2015.     2015 Kids' "State Dinner" Winners ALABAMA : Jay Wolanzyk, Age 10, Alabama Fancy Fish Tacos   ALASKA : Sable Scotton, Age 10, Deliciousness Over Rice   ARIZONA : Nia Thomas, Age 10, Oodles of Zoodles with Avocado Pistachio Pesto   ARKANSAS : Aspen Smith, Age 11, Arkansas Baked Almond Catfish CALIFORNIA : Aria Pelaez, Age...

buzzz worthy. . . The Obamas are a power couple who are just as strong working together as they are working apart.  Both President Obama and First Lady Obama have been doing powerful "legacy" work this week.  Today the president rolled out his "My Brothers Keeper" initiative aimed at getting businesses and communities to support the overall development of Black and Hispanic boys.  The First Lady,  who is celebrating 4 Year of the "Let's Move" health campaign, announced yesterday she has proposed changes to labeling of foods that will highlight calorie intake and change portion sizes in connection with the FDA.

buzzz worthy. . . Washington, D.C. – First Lady Michelle Obama and  Sesame Street’s  Big Bird teamed up to film two public service announcements encouraging kids to eat healthy and get active. The new PSAs, which can be viewed  HERE and  HERE , are launched as part of the third anniversary celebration of  Let’s Move!  – Mrs. Obama’s initiative to ensure that all our children grow up healthy and reach their full potential. The new PSAs feature Mrs. Obama and Big Bird in the White House showing kids how easy and delicious it is to eat healthy snacks like fruits and vegetables and demonstrating fun ways to get active like dancing and jumping. Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind  Sesame Street , will distribute these PSAs to 320 PBS Stations, Sesame Workshop’s partner channels as part of their  Healthy Habits for Life Initiative . The PSAs are also posted on the  Sesame Street  and  Let’s Move!...