Family Nutrition Blog
Our blog ‘Nourishing Thoughts’ keeps families informed on current nutrition news, fun kid-friendly nutrition tips to encourage healthy food, nutrition, and exercise choices, nutrition articles, and interactive tools for parents. Our healthy nutrition blog is for parents, teachers, and everyone who is interested in kids' health and nutrition.
Often, we will have weekly themes about healthy habits. The topic is discussed on Mondays, we follow up with a fun informative infographic that provides key facts about the topic, finishing up on Friday with some great materials and resources to use to bring that topic to home, school or wherever you are working with children to promote healthier habits! Enjoy.
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About Maggie
I am a nurse and a mother of two. I am also the founder of Nourish Interactive. I am very concerned about the health and well being of our children. I started the Nourishing Thoughts Blog so that I could help parents keep up on the latest trends in children’s nutrition and exercise.
I know that much like reading and writing is the foundation for learning, nutrition is the foundation for healthy children. But with so many new studies, products and trends constantly being reported it is hard to keep up. I just want to make it a little easier for parents by doing some of the legwork and providing you with up to date information.
It was one week ago today when I stood on Market Street with thousands and thousands of other San Francisco Giants fans and celebrated the World Series victory that was indescribable! I was born and raised in San Francisco so this is an event that we ...
Reading food labels is still the best way to help you shop for healthier foods. With the holidays season set to start, many of our events will center around food. You no doubt will be asked to bring snacks for the kids holiday school events, team eve...
Elevate your family's energy this Monday.This Monday teach kids to make an effort to take the stairs instead of the elevator. Your family's stamina will increase and you’ll have more energy!Thanks to Healthy Monday organization for sharing their monday...
A lot of buzz about a new study released in the Journal Obesity talking about the best way to treat overweight children. This study conducted at UC San Diego studied two types of weight loss programs for kids,
one that involves the parent and child ...
There is a lot of talk about garden programs for kids. But do they really make a difference?According to a new study conducted by UC Berkley, they do!The study looked at students currently in a garden program at school. The parents reported that
60...
Eat less, savor more this MondayTeach kids you don’t have to cut out the foods you love to eat!Just cut down on your portion size and eat it less often. Make less food look like more by serving your meal on a salad or breakfast plate.Thanks to Healthy...
A new study just released by the Journal of Pediatrics indicates that kids think sports drinks are healthy. In this study, they found a correlation of increased sports drink with increased activity and healthier food choices. In the same study, th...
A study published in the Society for Nutrition Education Journal found when offered a choice, children ages 3 to 14 were as likely to choose a toy as candy. The children were offered one plate of small Halloween toys, such as stickers and rings, and ...
It's World Series Time and yes, I am from San Francisco. So this is going to be a very exciting World Series for me and the Giant fans.
The ballpark, really most sporting events, many kids and parents think of hot dogs, garlic fries, soda, cotton can...
Sugar from Halloween candy can be your mouth’s worst nightmare! Maintain proper oral hygiene by brushing your kids teeth at least twice every day. Gently brush along the gum line and tongue.Thanks to Healthy Monday organization for sharing their monday...
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