by Engaging Nutrition | Healthy Eating |
Like a newborn who wants to eat all evening and keep mom awake (often called “cluster feeding”), we adults do the same thing. How many times have you tried to “save” calories for dinner and drinks, skipped breakfast, and found yourself famished at 11am? “Saving”...
by Engaging Nutrition | Healthy Eating |
Organic foods are becoming more popular, accompanied by a lot of confusion and misinformation. Many parents buy organic foods for their kids assuming they are healthier – but this is not always the case. Here we break down 4 myths about organic foods. Myth:...
by Engaging Nutrition | Healthy Eating |
Sleepovers are a right of passage of childhood. Remember the excitement of sleeping in your best friend’s room, sharing stories late into the night, and all that junk food? Sleepovers can be challenging for any family trying to eat healthy. If your child struggles...
by Engaging Nutrition | Healthy Eating |
Whatever the sport – from football to gymnastics – your teenaged athlete has unique nutritional needs. Below we tackle some of the major nutrition concerns for active adolescents. Hydration We tend to overlook hydration in many kids, especially athletes. Dehydration...
by Engaging Nutrition | Healthy Eating |
Healthy foods are hard to find at restaurants. Options are usually high in salt, fat, and calories. Kids’ Menus consist of limited options like chicken fingers, cheese pizza, and pasta with butter. How can your kids eat off the Kids’ Menu while attempting to eat a...
by Engaging Nutrition | Healthy Eating |
Long considered the “most important” meal of the day, breakfast is very important for your school-aged child. We know it’s not easy getting kids to eat before they fly out the door. For extra motivation, here are six reasons why children need breakfast: 1. Better...
