A tax on soda and sugary drinks is being proposed in some states as a way to fight childhood obesity. In New York, for example, they are proposing an 18% tax on these type of beverages. But is this the direction we should be moving in our fight to im...
Build healthy habits together as a family this winter. Skate at an ice rink. Pop popcorn with a hot air popper. Shovel snow and build an igloo. Stroll after dinner with the dog (don't forget to carry a flashlight).
Mondays are a great day to ren...
With the increasing reports about the childhood obesity epidemic, the high-sugary, high-fatty food manufacturers are jumping quickly on the bandwagon to position themselves as advocates for healthier eating with new healthier foods and advertising poli...
This Monday, resolve to think small. Bold resolutions to overhaul your family's entire diet and exercise regime may fall flat in no time. But you can reach any goal with one focused step at a time. Small changes, done consistently, add up to big i...
This is the first nutrition study to really examine the nutrients in fast food kids meals. The study reported:
25% of kids, 4 t0 8 years of age, eat fast food on a typical day
97% did not serve kids meals that provided the recommended nutrition kids...
This is that time of the year, where we are all (yes, me too!) are gung-ho to start our New Year's Resolutions. Did you know that most people will have abandon their goals within 90 days?Maybe part of the problem is that we look at it as a "New Year"...
There has been a great deal of press over a new study released this month by the National Bureau of Economic Research claiming that a US ban on fast food advertisements during children's TV time would reduce the number of overweight children. According...
Mondays are a great day to renew Family Health vows. Every Monday, you will find some healthy tip to help your family start the week off on a Healthy Note!Having a holiday party at your house. Send all the gooey dessert leftovers home with your guests ...
Ohhh Gabrielle, how she made us all laugh with her sudden realization that she needed to lose weight quickly before Carlos could regain his sight. But a common trap we all fall into is the quick fix and the lack of the "big picture".Wasn't it just a fe...
At the American Heart Association some new studies were reported on but not released yet.
One study has found that kids who are obese are showing signs of heart disease. We know that young children who are overweight or obese may have high cholestero...
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