We participated in the Visa Health and Wellness Fair yesterday. I had a lot of fun talking with employees, who are also parents, about our tools and tips to help them bring nutrition to the home.
I was touched by many moms and even some dads! - ...
Ask your waiter to hold the bread until your meal is ready. That way you’ll eat less and leave room for the good stuff.Mondays are a great day to renew Family Health vows. Every Monday, you will find some healthy tip to help your family start the wee...
It’s Mother’s Day this weekend and I want to wish all the Mothers a very warm felt Happy Mother’s Day.
I think of my own mom who raised my sister and I as a single mom. But despite a full time job and all the responsibilities she carried, she...
This Cinco de Mayo try veggie chili, spinach enchiladas, bean burritos or mushroom and pepper quesadillas in place of meat dishes high in saturated fat. Substitute salsa for sour cream!
Mondays are a great day to renew Family Health vows. Every ...
Sometimes I am asked, what is the one most important habit I can change that will make a difference in my child's health. That is not an easy one to answer, because I start to think about vegetables, healthy snacking, portion sizes, daily fitness.But ...
Wow, the national Turn off the TV week has officially ended. How did you do? Were you and the kids able to make it a full week without TV? Regardless of your answer, whether you made it through the whole week or not, you still raised your family'...
Strength training helps every body. Pump up your metabolism and build stronger muscles, bones and tendons, and improve posture, flexibility and balance.Lift weights, try resistance bands and inflatable exercise balls, at home or the gym. Learn some str...
Meatless Monday has just released a video about the astonishing and rather surprising effect we can have on this planet by making one day a week - a meatless day. With this past Wednesday being Earth Day, we have to ask ourselves what can we do that wi...
Just checking in with everyone. We are on the third day of the national "Turn Off TV" week.  This week is a great opportunity for some serious family fun. With the first two days behind you, the kids may be surprised that it ...
This should be of no surprise to anyone. It actually seems rather obvious! But a recent study conducted by UC Berkeley found the following stats:
childhood obesity rates among 9th graders were increased by 5.2% when a fast food restaurant is within...