Diets in Review
If you are one of the many parents now second guessing your decision to pack a juice box in your child’s lunch tomorrow, you are not alone. In a recent episode of the Dr. Oz Show, national health guru Dr. Mehmet … Continue reading
A group of major food companies, including General Mills, ConAgra Foods and Kellogg, have announced that they will be voluntarily setting new advertising standards in order to cut back on marketing unhealthy foods to children. This comes after rejecting similar … Continue reading
In this episode of Health Buzz, we have lots of ideas to help kids and parents stay healthy throughout the school year. Our host Jamie Yuenger shares stories from Care2, Everyday Health, our writers at DietsInReview and a great lunchbox … Continue reading
Thanks to Michelle Obama’s initiative to fight childhood obesity Darden Restaurants has pledged to improve the nutrition in the menus of their restaurants. Darden is the owner of Olive Garden, Red Lobster, LongHorn Steakhouse, The Capital Grille, Bahama Breeze and … Continue reading
Chocolate bars. Take and bake pizza and cookies. Popcorn. Lollipops. Candy canes. Candied nuts. The list of typical school fundraisers goes on and on, and none of it is any good for you. True, there’s always wrapping paper, pencils or … Continue reading
After a busy day of learning and recess, children often come home hungry from school and ready for a snack. Snacks are a great opportunity to provide your child with healthy options that can replenish their energy and hold them over … Continue reading
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Getting children ready for school can be a daunting task. There are new clothes to buy, new books to pick up, and a plethora of new after school events to add to the schedule. Perhaps that is why finding time … Continue reading
A picture may say a thousand words, but it doesn’t always tell the truth. Katie Holmes has come under quite a bit a criticism due to some pictures of her daughter at a New York treat shop. Tabloids have been … Continue reading
By Jenilee Matz Nowadays, many parents worry their children aren’t getting enough exercise. Too many electronic distractions, video games, social media, and too much screentime. With all the talk about the childhood obesity epidemic, it’s no wonder parents are concerned. … Continue reading
Fuel Up to Play 60 is back. (Yay!) Most well known for the catchy, rhyming commercial showcasing NFL players, the fantastic program to help children learn to eat healthy has returned for the new school year. The commercials, starring NFL … Continue reading