A Guide to Eating Safely While Pregnant: Fact vs Fiction
When women become pregnant, they are often misled to believe they must avoid certain foods for various health reasons. New and often confusing recommendations from family members, friends, and significant others, make it hard for pregnant women to know what types of...
read morePractice What You Preach! Teach Your Child Healthy Eating Habits
Helping your child develop healthy eating habits is easier than you think and starts with you! Set an example, be a role model. It's never too early to start. Eat what you expect your child to eat How much work would you want to do if your boss said, “We have a big...
read moreHow to Maintain Your Family’s Healthy Diet During the Holidays
Ah, the holidays! Unhealthy food options, food at every turn, the stress of family get togethers - sound familiar? The holidays can wreak havoc on healthy eating intentions for families who have made positive changes. Here are some ways to tackle high-risk...
read more8 Tips to Make Lunch Packing Painless and Healthy!
Between everyone’s busy school schedules, sports, and homework, there are always tasks that have to be done each day and packing the kids' snacks and lunches is one many of us dread. Here are 8 tips to make lunch packing painless and healthy! Pack lunches at a time...
read moreDoes Sugar Cause Hyperactivity?
Ask any group of parents or grandparents, and there will definitely be some who tell you that sugar makes their kids more “hyper,” but is this truth or just an “old wives tale? Scientific Fiction Scientific research studies have shown that there is NO link between...
read more“Junk” Foods… and when your kids should have them!
If you keep your children completely away from “junk” foods like chips, cookies, and candy, this post is for you You might be hoping that not having “junk” foods around will 1) reduce your child’s exposure to these less healthy foods, and 2) reduce the temptation...
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