Happy Friday!
Here’s a sneak peak at next week’s post! Think of a great caption and you have a chance to win a heart-healthy surprise! Hint: it is one of my last 5 FOTM posts.
A Fresh Fruit Challenge!
We are a family of five, with the addition of G’ma who recently move in with us. My twin toddlers, husband, mother-n-law and myself live in a lovely new home complete with a backyard, side yard and nice size kitchen. We all take turns contributing to our meals. But sometimes G’ma gets a little over … Read more
Healthy Kids Day at the Y
Just came back from hosting a booth at my local YMCA’s Healthy Kids Fair. Was quite a venture getting in – with two in tow and all my food and collateral to display. But, nonetheless, with help we made it to the daycare in one piece while my stuff was safely stashed by my booth … Read more
Don’t Let the Flu Get to You
Stress, aging, hectic schedules, lack of sleep….you name it! As the year come’s to an end, all your holiday stress may have caught up with you — and suddenly you have the sniffles, sneezing and a runny nose. Stress can weaken our bodies’ defenses and compromise our immunity, and as we are in the midst … Read more
Kids Eat Right: Family mealtime
I could not agree more with this week’s message: Eating together as a family. This not only promotes conversation and good relations, but also healthier eating habits. When we dine together, we are less likely to fill up on not-so-healthy snacks on-the-go or by our computer where we can eat mindlessly, consuming more calories than … Read more
Kids Eat Right: TV, health and your child
As a parent, I am much more conscious about the influences of our society, especially TV. Now that my girls are 2, I’ve entered a new phase of careful monitoring. How much is too much? What is educational and not overstimulating? Fortunately it is not all bad. There are some wonderful new programs available to support … Read more
Kids Eat Right: Let them Explore!
Not too long ago I wrote on how to be a good food detective in my post Grocery Cart Smarts. This article could have very well been tailored for kids. Giving them ownership and responsibility with a bit of fun can help guide them in the right direction. Kids have good imaginations and enjoy role-playing. … Read more
Kids Eat Right: Active Teen Nutrition
I just joined ADA’s Kids Eat Right campaign. Child obesity is such an important issue and as a dietitian I feel I can contribute and become a part of the solution. This week’s topic is on nutrition for athletic teens. Did you know the average active teenage boy needs 3000 to 4000 cal/day and the … Read more
