Is it OK for Kids to Go Vegetarian?

Is it OK for Kids to Go Vegetarian?

Moms / Nutrition

Decades ago, vegetarianism was considered something of a fringe lifestyle, reserved for hippies and Buddhist monks. Those days are long gone. As more Americans focus on green living and conscious consumerism, vegetarianism is becoming a widely accepted and even celebrated way of life for people of all ages. If your…

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How to Make Fast Food at Home

How to Make Fast Food at Home

Moms / Nutrition

You don’t have to roll through the drive-through or deal with health concerns to enjoy some of your favorite fast food treats at home! These delicious, easy recipes feature the flavors of your favorite chain restaurant with less expense and health-guilt. French Fries Don’t think that just because they say…

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10 Foods to Banish from Your Pantry

10 Foods to Banish from Your Pantry

Moms / Nutrition

Conscious eating is all the rage, with numerous movements-local first, all organic, green living, etc.-celebrating the virtues of consuming foods that are good for the body and the Earth. This is great news for American families who have an interest in following a more balanced and healthy diet, as the…

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Easy Healthy Eating and Fitness Tips

Easy Healthy Eating and Fitness Tips

Moms / Nutrition

March has been declared National Nutrition Month® by the American Dietetic Association, so I can’t think of a better time to talk about ways to improve your child’s lifestyle and eating habits. We all know that a banana is a healthier snack than a bag of potato chips and that…

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Hidden Sugars: Where to Look

Hidden Sugars: Where to Look

Moms / Nutrition

Do you know how much sugar you consume daily? Obviously, there are candies and baked goods, alcohol and sodas. But do you know the other names that sugar goes by? Listed below are a few of the more “covert” names by which the sweet stuff may go: Barley malt Buttered…

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How Much Water Should Kids Drink?

How Much Water Should Kids Drink?

Moms / Nutrition

Water is essential to life. In fact, water covers 80% of the surface of our planet and over 60% of the human body consists of water. Water is essential for children and adults alike to stay healthy and well. But how much water should kids drink?   The Role of…

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Product Review: Baby Bottles

Product Review: Baby Bottles

Moms / Nutrition

A baby bottle is a baby bottle, right? Not nowadays. Companies keep introducing new, more streamlined bottles in various materials and boasting a wide range of features. Baby bottles are not just containers for baby’s nutrients; they’re also objects of comfort for little ones. Babies spend a lot of time…

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More Fruits and Veggies, Please!

More Fruits and Veggies, Please!

Moms / Nutrition

As 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 it wasn’t. The practice of having fresh fruit sitting out didn’t occur to me until…

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Eating Fast Foods the Healthy Way

Eating Fast Foods the Healthy Way

Moms / Nutrition

As a parent, you have a strong influence over how much fast food your child eats. Find out how to set some guidelines to follow when eating out that will teach them how to make healthy choices as adults. In the ‘olden days’ there were no video games or televisions….

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Make Food Shopping a Family Affair

Make Food Shopping a Family Affair

Moms / Nutrition

Grocery stores can be crowded, difficult to navigate, and full of eye-catching displays of junk food and toys that make kids of all ages catch a serious case of the gimmes. That doesn’t mean you have to leave the kids at home. Eating is an experience families like to share,…

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