Diets in Review
Have you fed your baby fish today? It’s probably something that many parents don’t really think of much. But if a food science professor has her way, more people will be doing it. Incorporating fish into an adult’s diet is … Continue reading
New research is indicating a drop in childhood obesity… but only in some children. The researchers analyzed more than eight million California children and teens and found that the rates of obesity showed some encouraging declines after a peak in … Continue reading
Kids love pizza, hamburgers and french fries for school lunch, but parents are often reluctant to encourage the purchase of these unhealthy meals. But a new bill that passed in the Senate this week will help reluctant parents with better … Continue reading
Students no longer need fret over being the last one chosen for team games in gym class. In D.C. area public schools, physical education is shifting its focus to individual fitness and personal health and away from team games. “The … Continue reading
Celebrity mom Julia Roberts knows it’s important for kids to eat a healthy, balanced diet. That’s why she doesn’t let her kids have sweets everyday. “I’m a pretty strict mom when it comes to sweets,” Roberts told People at the … Continue reading
With back to school kicking off around the country, a healthy lunch may, or may not, be on your supply list. With a few kids of my own, I’m all too familiar with sending them off to school each day … Continue reading
There is so much information for moms-to-be about how to have a healthy baby. In fact, with all the books, medical guidelines and advice from seasoned mothers, it’s hard to know exactly what you should do in order to have … Continue reading
It’s often said that pregnant women are “eating for two.” And while that is true, its significance is a little more than you may realize. According to a new study, pregnant women who overeat put their future child at risk … Continue reading
Binge eating disorder effects two percent of the population overall and eight percent of people who are obese. Continue reading
This year, make lunch not only part of the back to school thrill, but something your kids can look forward to each day! Instead of dreading yet another PBJ. Let them pick out a reusable, insulated lunch container (they make … Continue reading
You wouldn’t serve your kids sugary drinks, cookies or heavily salted crackers for dinner. So why is this stuff over at snack time? Because that’s the way these products are marketed, in neat single serving packages. Kids’ snacks should be … Continue reading