During the holidays it’s party after party. With kids, it’s the school party, the church party, the soccer party, the dance party, etc. As adults, holiday parties can add on the pounds really quickly if we aren’t careful. Have you thought about your kids? Even if they can…
The other day I ran across this list that suggests healthy choices to make at the grocery store. It is from the very informative book, The Family Guide to Fighting Fat from Texas Children’s Hospital. It suggests that 8 out of every 10 items should be from the healthy list. Limit white…
Halloween is all about the candy, right? I’ll have to admit it’s a big part of what makes Halloween fun to kids, but do they really need that much? Maybe these ideas will be a treat that the kids will love this year!
September is National Food Safety Month. Did you know that one in six Americans will get sick from food poisoning this year alone? This problem is more serious than many people realize. Food poisoning not only sends more than 100,000 Americans to the hospital each year – it can also have…
While osteoporosis is generally seen as a problem in later life, the most critical time for preventing the condition is in childhood and adolescence. It is estimated that 14 million people will have the disease by 2020. 80% of those with the problem are women. During the years of peak…
I’m sure you’ve heard or read things about High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS), but did you know if they were true or false? Well, now you can have the facts. As we all know, obesity rates are on the rise. One reason of the sharp increase is the use of added sugars has reached an all time…
As parents we usually try to prepare what is considered a healthy meal for our young children. Unfortunately, being a picky eater is often part of being a toddler or young child. According to AskDrSears.com, there are developmental reasons why kids between the ages of 1 and 3 pick and…
With the New Year soon approaching, parents often begin to take a look at how they can improve their eating and exercise habits. Here are some great nutrition and fitness resources for parents and kids. You’ll find some fun games kids can play to improve their knowledge and encourage…
Food is required to meet certain safety requirements while in the grocery store, but once it leaves the store the responsibility to keep it safe is up to you! Food-borne illness is more common that you think. It is commonly mistaken for other health problems. Symptoms may vary from fatigue,…
Yes! Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It’s how we get our motors started after sleeping.
