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Healthy Child

Jun 07, 2010

Helping kids eat more fruits and vegetables

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...
Jun 07, 2010

Healthy Monday - Be an active role model for kids and promote exercise

Show ‘em what you got!Become a role model for your children! Start the week by organizing an outdoor game like softball or volleyball that the whole family can enjoy.Mondays are a great day to renew Family Health vows. Every Monday, you will find some ...
May 31, 2010

Healthy Monday - Healthy families start with healthy goals

Make healthy headlines this week.This week, have the kids help record your family's healthy behaviors in a journal. Then look back next Monday on everything you’ve done and set goals for the following week.Mondays are a great day to renew Family Health...
May 26, 2010

Nourishing Thoughts listed in top 100 blogs for parenting advice

I am happy to share that this blog has been listed as the top 100 parenting advice blogs by Nurse Practitioner Schools. org, a nonprofit organization. Nourishing Thoughts is listed under the Nutrition Category. Thank you for your continued s...
May 24, 2010

Help kids eat more fiber with simple tips

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...
May 24, 2010

Healthy Monday - Barbecue eating tips for a healthy summer

Avoid barbeque binging.Stay on track this Memorial Day by using small dishes instead of picking from a larger bowl or package.Mondays are a great day to renew Family Health vows. Every Monday, you will find some healthy tip to help your family start th...
May 19, 2010

May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month - get the kids moving

May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month.  This is actually a great time to remind us how important it is to find physical activities to do with our kids.  Why?  Many of us may have started out the year with great enthusiasm but with busy live...
May 17, 2010

Healthy Monday - Leave some time to relax for a healthier day

Wind down to amp up.Stay alert by devoting 30 minutes a day to a relaxing activity like yoga, meditation or reading. Regular relaxation keeps you energized- get in the habit today!  These are good habits to teach the kids as well.Mondays are a great da...
May 14, 2010

Fun kid friendly guide to buying organic foods

If you don't buy all your foods organic (and many of us can't because it is so expensive) there are 12 fruits and vegetables that should always be purchased organic.  They are affectionately called the "dirty dozen". I have written about the Dirty D...
May 12, 2010

National Food Allergy Month - eight most common food allergies

It's food allergy month. We do have a growing population of kids with food allergies, over 3 million children. Food allergies can be a very serious condition and anyone who works with children or cares for children should know some basics about food a...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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