According to a new study published in this months Journal of the American Dietetic Association (October 201 issue):
empty calories represent 40% of the average American child's diet
more than 11% of calories came from sugary drinks (compare that to...
If you go out to eat with your family this week, save calories by only eating half your entrée. Take the rest home to enjoy later!Thanks to Healthy Monday organization for sharing their monday tips
Save time and money by planning your family meals at the start of the week! A set menu also helps you avoid fatty, fast food meals.Thanks to Healthy Monday organization for sharing their monday tips
Here are some facts about sugary drinks that you may not have known:
one can of soda has about 10 teaspoons of sugar, 150 calories, 30 to 55 mg of caffeine (1)
a 20-ounce serving, sugary drink contains almost 17 teaspoons of sugar (1)
sweetened bev...
The CDC recommends parents take the following actions to help children keep or reach a healthy weight:
Promote healthy eating habits by providing plenty of vegetables, fruits and whole-grain products. Limit intake of sugar-sweetened beverages, such a...
Michelle Obama is reaching out to the Restaurant Industry asking them to join the fight against childhood obesity.According to her stats, restaurants are responsible for 1/3 of our kids calories. Yes 1/3.
Research has shown that kids eat more satura...
Family night at Fresh Choice was a huge success. Kids really enjoyed learning about fresh fruits and vegetables while playing games. Parents watched their kids learn about healthy food choices and picked up some eating out tips.Fresh Choice wanted t...
Everyone is busy getting their kids back to school. What a perfect time to take a little break and bring the kids to a Family Night that will mix fruits and vegetables and lots of FUN. Nourish Interactive has been working with Fresh Choice to reac...
I get asked sometimes what to do for your children when everything you have tried has not worked. Your child will simply not eat any or very little fruits and vegetables. Kids can be very picky eaters and stubborn, too.I always recommend continued pat...
Do we know what is really a healthy diet? According to a recent study, 81% parents thought their child was having a healthy diet when in fact they were not. It seems that parents assessed their child's diet by looking at the three main meals they ate...