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Thursday, May 23, 2013
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141. Five Veggies and Fruits a Day
[MOMS]
Face it - getting your kids to veg out is no easy feat. And force-feeding them fruits isn't much simpler. The fact remains, no matter how difficult the task may be, every member of your family should be getting their five a day. The Center for Disease Control recommends that people consume at least five servings of fruits and vegetables a day in any form - whether it's fresh, frozen, canned, dried or even 100 percent... Read More
Face it - getting your kids to veg out is no easy feat. And force-feeding them fruits isn't much simpler. The fact remains, no matter how difficult the task may be, every member of your family should be getting their five a day. The Center for Disease Control recommends that people consume at least five servings of fruits and vegetables a day in any form - whether it's fresh, frozen, canned, dried or even 100 percent... Read More
142. Celebrate Cancer Prevention Month
[DIET&FITNESS]
Every year more than one million new cases of cancer are diagnosed. This deadly disease is only eclipsed by heart disease as the number-one killer. By 2010, cancer is expected to assume the top spot as the leading killer in the United States. February marks National Cancer Prevention Month. While the cause of almost 80 percent of cancer is unknown, prevention is essential in warding off the big "C." There are plenty of measures you can... Read More
Every year more than one million new cases of cancer are diagnosed. This deadly disease is only eclipsed by heart disease as the number-one killer. By 2010, cancer is expected to assume the top spot as the leading killer in the United States. February marks National Cancer Prevention Month. While the cause of almost 80 percent of cancer is unknown, prevention is essential in warding off the big "C." There are plenty of measures you can... Read More
143. The Healthiest Foods Your Kid's Not Eating
[MOMS]
The script for what's healthy eating for kids is constantly being rewritten. Kids today are exposed to more diverse foods than ever, and inevitably, some of the healthiest are being overlooked. Sure, you know to serve those "superfoods" like blueberries, sweet potatoes and yogurt. But there are a few superfoods that fly under the radar when it comes to kids. Did you know that babies as young as six months old can reap the health... Read More
The script for what's healthy eating for kids is constantly being rewritten. Kids today are exposed to more diverse foods than ever, and inevitably, some of the healthiest are being overlooked. Sure, you know to serve those "superfoods" like blueberries, sweet potatoes and yogurt. But there are a few superfoods that fly under the radar when it comes to kids. Did you know that babies as young as six months old can reap the health... Read More
144. A Veggie a Day...
[DIET&FITNESS]
You don't have to be a vegetarian to enjoy a meat-free day every now and then. Try to set aside one or two days a week to substitute meat with something healthier. Eating this way once a week or more can add up to a lot in the long run. {relatedarticles} Diets high in saturated fat, found mainly in meat and high-fat dairy products, increase the risk of heart disease, diabetes and stroke. Going meatless for a day... Read More
You don't have to be a vegetarian to enjoy a meat-free day every now and then. Try to set aside one or two days a week to substitute meat with something healthier. Eating this way once a week or more can add up to a lot in the long run. {relatedarticles} Diets high in saturated fat, found mainly in meat and high-fat dairy products, increase the risk of heart disease, diabetes and stroke. Going meatless for a day... Read More
145. Sushi & Kids: What You Should Know
[MOMS]
Sushi can be a super fun meal for the whole family - kids included! Rolls are fun to make and eat and most of the ingredients are healthy too. You don't have to limit your idea of sushi to raw fish, either. There are many cooked and non-seafood alternatives you can try - even dessert sushi! The Dangers of Mercury The biggest danger associated with seafood consumption is the... Read More
Sushi can be a super fun meal for the whole family - kids included! Rolls are fun to make and eat and most of the ingredients are healthy too. You don't have to limit your idea of sushi to raw fish, either. There are many cooked and non-seafood alternatives you can try - even dessert sushi! The Dangers of Mercury The biggest danger associated with seafood consumption is the... Read More
146. A New Twist on Summer Grilling
[MOMS]
You'll be surprised what your kids will eat on a stick. Have the butcher help you out for easy meal prep. Poultry can be cubed for easy threading. If you aren't that creative w/ the entrée and just want to stick to low-fat turkey burgers, go for it but change up the menu by grilling different veggies and fruit. Get the kids involved; they'll love to place the food on the stick. Many fruits and veggies peak during summer.... Read More
You'll be surprised what your kids will eat on a stick. Have the butcher help you out for easy meal prep. Poultry can be cubed for easy threading. If you aren't that creative w/ the entrée and just want to stick to low-fat turkey burgers, go for it but change up the menu by grilling different veggies and fruit. Get the kids involved; they'll love to place the food on the stick. Many fruits and veggies peak during summer.... Read More
147. Have a Kid-Friendly Thanksgiving
[MOMS]
Whether you travel away from home, or you're the one who hosts family and friends for the yearly Thanksgiving meal, think about keeping your kids safe and occupied during the holiday. The stove may be putting out delicious smells and tastes, but be sure you've got an eye on it while your kids and those of your guests wait for the meal to be ready. {relatedarticles}Keep them occupied by giving them lots of Thanksgiving-related crafts.... Read More
Whether you travel away from home, or you're the one who hosts family and friends for the yearly Thanksgiving meal, think about keeping your kids safe and occupied during the holiday. The stove may be putting out delicious smells and tastes, but be sure you've got an eye on it while your kids and those of your guests wait for the meal to be ready. {relatedarticles}Keep them occupied by giving them lots of Thanksgiving-related crafts.... Read More
148. Get Your Child to Eat Those Greens
[MOMS]
Trying to get your children to eat their vegetables can be an exercise in futility. Does every meal feel like a power struggle as you work desperately to get your kids to polish off a simple serving of greens? Relax, you're not alone. Plenty of parents are in the same boat. It's how you handle the situation that will determine whether you fail or succeed.{relatedarticles}One of the key factors in getting your kids to eat their vegetables... Read More
Trying to get your children to eat their vegetables can be an exercise in futility. Does every meal feel like a power struggle as you work desperately to get your kids to polish off a simple serving of greens? Relax, you're not alone. Plenty of parents are in the same boat. It's how you handle the situation that will determine whether you fail or succeed.{relatedarticles}One of the key factors in getting your kids to eat their vegetables... Read More
149. Sneak Fruits and Veggies into Kids Meals
[MOMS]
When it comes to getting your children to eat their fruits and vegetables, you may not win the battle, but you can definitely win the war. The secret is to get sneaky. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that adults and children both consume five fruit and vegetable servings a day. Of course, that's easier said than done. {relatedarticles}When presented with a plate of broccoli, spinach or Brussels sprouts, how many... Read More
When it comes to getting your children to eat their fruits and vegetables, you may not win the battle, but you can definitely win the war. The secret is to get sneaky. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that adults and children both consume five fruit and vegetable servings a day. Of course, that's easier said than done. {relatedarticles}When presented with a plate of broccoli, spinach or Brussels sprouts, how many... Read More
150. Are You Getting Enough Fiber?
[DIET&FITNESS]
Come on baby, light my fiber! The benefits of fiber are far reaching. Fiber is probably one of those buzzwords you have heard a million times, but you really don't know what it is, where it comes from and why it matters to you. Dietary fiber, also known as roughage, is the indigestible portion of plant foods. There are two types of fiber - soluble fiber and insoluble fiber. Soluble fiber clings on to fatty acids. It also lengthens the... Read More
Come on baby, light my fiber! The benefits of fiber are far reaching. Fiber is probably one of those buzzwords you have heard a million times, but you really don't know what it is, where it comes from and why it matters to you. Dietary fiber, also known as roughage, is the indigestible portion of plant foods. There are two types of fiber - soluble fiber and insoluble fiber. Soluble fiber clings on to fatty acids. It also lengthens the... Read More
