Halloween the holiday of 'sweets and treats' can be like a nightmare for parents who are concerned about childhood nutrition, health and the rising rates of childhood obesity. Hopefully you have visited our website to find alternative low sugar treat ...
'Sweets and treats' often take center stage for the Halloween holiday, which is a concern for parents as we try to limit kids junk and high sugar foods. For a new twist, we have suggestions on using Halloween as an opportunity to teach kids to use mode...
Washing hands is one of the best ways to stay healthy as cold season approaches. Try a hand-sanitizer if you’re away from water.
This Monday keep the hands clean. Washing hands is one of the best ways to teach your family to stay healthy as cold and ...
It's that time of the year where kids are gearing up for a fun Halloween. But it can also be a time where healthy eating can be replaced with a lot of sugary foods.
Did you know that the average child will eat three cups o...
We have heard alot of talking about minimizing sugary drinks. But, what about fruit juice for kids?It is always best for kids to get their fruit by eating it. When they drink fruit juice, it will have a concentrated dose of natural fruit sugar (fruct...
Sugary drinks are a concern because often kids will drink them instead of drinking fluids that will help their body:
water to hydrate the body
milk or lactose free milk products that provide much needed calcium
Sugary drinks are also high in empt...
I"ve been seeing a lot of press about a British study recently published that compares the diet of kids from working mothers to those of stay at home moms. According to the study, kids with working moms ate less fruits and vegetables and tended to wat...
A new study has finally been able to show a definite link to sugary drinks and childhood obesity.I don't think many of us our surprised by this. It seems like common sense that soda (sugary drinks) is not a healthy choice for kids and we know it is ...
This Monday take a smaller plate.It’ll make your helping seem bigger and keep your family's waistline slim. A 100 more calories per day can translate into 10 extra pounds per year.Mondays are a great day to renew Family Health vows. Every Monday, you w...
I wrote a few months ago about my mother-in-law (ma) and my father-in-law (pa) who went out to dinner and were surprised to learn the calorie count of the dinner they ate. Read the storyI spoke with ma about the new law that is being proposed that wou...