You have heard me say this many times. But I have to say it again.
"Keep nutrition fun for kids. Help them learn about healthy eating in a way that makes them remember their learning experience positively."
But you say, give me practical eas...
This Monday get your life on track!Write down how you spend your days, then evaluate. Prioritize your time with exercise, wholesome meals and family fun – and stay happy!Mondays are a great day to renew Family Health vows. Every Monday, you will find...
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics suggests the following tips to dealing with the picky eater's lunch:
allowing picky eaters to choose one treat for lunch each day
parents should also cut and peel foods to make them easy to eat
Expose st...
On Labor Day, the Slow Food Organization (clever, opposite of "Fast Food") is promoting a national "Eat In"An Eat-In (part potluck and part sit-in) is a peaceful way for people all over the country to join together to raise awareness and send a very im...
The economy is still a hardship with many Americans and now a new study, released by Technomic, is reporting that eating healthy is becoming more difficult even though more consumers do actually want to eat healthier!Here is what the study reported:
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This Monday put school safety 1stSit down with your kids and review the rules for buses, bicycles and pedestrian crossings. Teach them how to stay calm in an emergency.Mondays are a great day to renew Family Health vows. Every Monday, you will find so...
Why pledge to go meatless one day a week.Our friends at Meatless Monday reminds us that it is more than just our own personal health. It also saves our environment. You may not realize this but the livestock that provides meat for us to eat is respon...
The annual survey taken by the University of Michigan, CS Mott Children's hospital has just been released. This survey interviews adults about their concerns regarding children's health in their community.Here are the 2009 results:
For a second year...
New research that will be published in September has more compelling data about the need for early nutrition education.Researchers looked at the data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) ov over 12, 384 children. Their st...
This Monday get the factsAsk a doctor or nurse which tests you need for your age, lifestyle and medical history. Then schedule an appointment!Mondays are a great day to renew Family Health vows. Every Monday, you will find some healthy tip to help you...