Family Health

Cherish Every Pound- If you need to lose weight, take it slow. 1 to 2 lbs. per week is a healthy and sustainable weight loss goal.Mondays are a great day to renew Family Health vows. Every Monday, you will find some healthy tip to help your family sta...

This is that time of year where everyone is making New year resolutions and for many, losing weight will be their resolution.When we tend to focus on a "losing weight" goal, it usually means some extreme restrictive diet that makes us feel like we are ...

This Monday start your new year early!Take stock of last year and resolve to do better, love more and live healthier. Sit down as a family and write down five ways to get a head start!Mondays are a great day to renew Family Health vows. Every Monday, y...

Everyone is getting ready for the holiday and looking for creative ways to liven up their table. Remember, how I am always saying to make nutrition fun. Well here is a simple and free activity that reminds kids to be healthy!For your special holiday ...

It's almost Christmas and we have fun activities to keep the kids busy while you get ready. Kids can play our free nutrition game Chef Solus and the Food Pyramid Adventure, our kids' healthy games online, read a nutrition story about Christmas, or  en...

It's holiday time and we are all in the malls shopping for gifts. With the economy still recovering and the unemployment rate still pretty high, money is tight all over. But there are gifts that kids and even adults can give that don't cost mone...

This Monday go nuts and teach the kids to eat a handful of nuts. They're healthy!They may be packed with calories – but all from healthy fats. Plus, their fiber and protein increase calorie burn and cut cholesterol levels. Try an ounce a day.Mondays a...

Don’t leave home hungry this Monday.Have a fresh salad or soup before you head out to that holiday bash. You’ll eat less, feel better and have more time to concentrate on activities.Mondays are a great day to renew Family Health vows. Every Monday, you...

Holiday season is gift giving time. Yes, I know, it came too fast, wasn't it just Halloween?Well back to gift giving... gift giving time provides an opportunity to promote healthy choices to kids. How? You can shop for healthy gifts and thereby teac...

We know Michelle Obama has been promoting healthy eating and being active to kids but it looks like President Obama has joined in.In a new public service announcement, President Obama is seen playing football promoting physical fitness activity as part...