Diets in Review
It’s that time of year again for brown bag lunches and busy fall schedules. To keep the kids healthy AND keep their sweet tooth happy, try these super simple, super clean cookies. What we love about these cookies is that … Continue reading
Who’s afraid of the big, bad…banana? Apparently plenty of people. They’re concerned that “franken-bananas,” or those that have undergone gene manipulation may do more harm than good. Shape.com reported that scientists have unlocked a way to modify bananas so that … Continue reading
Don’t you know the feeling you have when you get to do a little yoga or meditation before you start the work day? Why not carry that same euphoric feeling over to the kids? Shouldn’t they be able to enjoy … Continue reading
Families are an important support system, especially when it comes to health and nutrition. When the entire family is focused on health, it’s easier to keep concerns like childhood obesity at bay. In fact, in a new survey of more … Continue reading
If you’ve purchase peanut or other nut butters from Kroger, Safeway, Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods recently, you may want to toss it before you eat any of it. Nut butter producer nSPIRED Natural Foods, Inc. announced on August 19 … Continue reading
“Mom, what are we bringing to school tomorrow for my birthday?” If you’re like most busy parents, your child’s innocent question may send you into panic-stricken stammering. “Um…well…it’s a surprise. A surprise! Yes, that’s it. You just wait until tomorrow … Continue reading
The impending autumn means one thing and one thing only for many people – the kickoff of football season. Millions will sit on bleachers and couches to watch the football players play their sport, cheering on their athleticism and strength. … Continue reading
The school year is fast-approaching for my little family, and may already be in session for yours. With this change of seasons comes the hustle of the morning routine. Ugh. Two different kids off to two different schools and a … Continue reading
It’s no secret: it can often take a lot of money to eat healthy. Anyone who has tried to shop at premium grocers or attempted to buy mostly organic produce can understand this. It can leave you questioning how low-income … Continue reading
Quick Stats About Childhood Obesity Nearly 1 in 3 children in America are overweight or obese 8.4% of children 2 – 5 years old are obese 17% of children 6 – 11 years old are obese 20.5% of children 12 … Continue reading
It’s assumed that kids will turn up their noses at whole-grain foods like oats, whole wheat bread, and brown rice if offered to them, but that may not be the case. In another strike against “kid food,” a new study … Continue reading