Combating Childhood Obesity

Combating Childhood Obesity

Moms / Nutrition

Your child not only forms the groundwork for a healthy existence in childhood, his eating styles influence his / her health in the future. Too frequently school lunch programs present junk food simply because the food is popular and cheaper. On the other hand, the price of balanced foods does…

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Filling and Fabulous After School Snacks

Filling and Fabulous After School Snacks

Moms / Nutrition

Famished kids can be one rowdy bunch and there is only one way to tame them, with filling and fabulous after school snacks. These recipes will give you some quick, healthful and satisfying snacks that will get your kids through those long hours after school and before dinner. Teeny Tiny…

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How Much Water Should Kids Drink?

How Much Water Should Kids Drink?

Moms / Nutrition

Water is essential to life. In fact, water covers 80% of the surface of our planet and over 60% of the human body consists of water. Water is essential for children and adults alike to stay healthy and well. But how much water should kids drink?   The Role of…

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Drinking your Calories

Drinking your Calories

Moms / Nutrition

The options for drinks seem to be at an all time high with energy and sport drinks, new flavored sodas, tropical fruit juices, fancy vitamin water, and even water with protein appealing to all ages. Sodas and sport drinks, however, can have as much as 13 teaspoons of added sugar….

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Fiber and Your Child: How Much Fiber is Enough?

Fiber and Your Child: How Much Fiber is Enough?

Moms / Nutrition

Fiber is an important nutrient that keeps your child’s intestines working comfortably. Foods that are good sources of fiber are beneficial because they are filling and therefore discourage overeating. High fiber foods stay in the stomach longer and require more chewing; prolonged chewing will help satisfy your child’s appetite. Research…

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Thinking Outside the Lunchbox

Thinking Outside the Lunchbox

Moms / Nutrition

It’s no secret that the choices offered in most school cafeterias leave something to be desired, both nutritionally and taste-wise. And convenience “kid” lunches-you know, those pre-packaged cracker, cheese and meat slice combos you find in the refrigerated section at the store-aren’t a great alternative. They’re loaded with sodium, artificial…

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The 10 Best Foods for Kids

The 10 Best Foods for Kids

Moms / Nutrition

Good nutrition is important for children to develop healthy minds and bodies. Getting an early start on good nutrition is a key factor in helping children learn to enjoy the taste of foods that are good for them. However, it is never too late to start your children on a…

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School Lunch

School Lunch

Moms / Nutrition

Every parent wants to know what to make for school lunch. It is frustrating to find out your child didn’t eat a thing you made, even after they suggested what to put in it. It is also frustrating because it is just another thing to remember in a busy day…

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