Sugar on ice is not nice!Beverages today are loaded with calories and sugar. Start this week by reading nutrition labels and choosing low-fat milk or water instead of soda or energy drinks.Mondays are a great day to renew Family Health vows. Every Mond...
As a part 2 to National Dairy Month and ensuring your child is getting enough calcium and vitamin D, here is a list of the top foods rich in these two nutrients:Vitamin DCod liver oil, 1 Tablespoon” amount=“1,360 IUSalmon, cooked, 3½ ounces” amount=“36...
June is National Dairy Month and a great reminder that we need to help kids develop strong bones and good eating habits to ensure their bones stay strong. Dairy is so important because it is the main source of vitamin D and calcium for most kids. Bon...
Thank you Teachers for a wonderful year of learning. We want you to know that we appreciate the caring and supportive manner in which you teach our children every day. We applaud your dedication and part in raising a healthy child and incorporating ...
Part 1 (Part 2 on Wednesday, June 9)By Anne Kolker RD at NourishInteractive.comAs a dietitian and a mom of three young children, I naturally have a bowl of fruit on the kitchen table. You may think that this has always been the case. The truth is that...
A new study indicates that children with a higher level of the pesticide, malathion, in their system are at an increased risk to having "attention deficit hyperactivity disorder" (ADHD).Currently, ADHD is estimated to affect about 3-7% of children. Th...
Michelle Obama released her plan to fight childhood obesity. Her goal is to solve the problem within a generation which is a pretty ambitious goal. This means decreasing childhood obesity rates to 5% by the year 2030!Her plan entails implementing an ...
With the growing awareness about childhood obesity, politicians are looking to new legislation to fight the problem.There is discussion that the government should begin tracking the weight of children ages 2 to 18. This is information routinely collec...
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Fiber is so important in our diets and most kids (and even adults) don't get enough.I have put together some helpful tips to help you get your child gradually increase fiber in their diet:
Choose whole grain cereals for breakfast such as Raisin Bran...