Moms / Nutrition
Protein is an important part of every child’s diet; however, some parents believe that their children may not be receiving enough of it. Surprisingly, your child is probably getting more than enough. Why Is Protein Important for the Body? You may be wondering why protein is important. Protein does several…
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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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Moms / Nutrition
Super foods are those foods that provide your body with more than just calories, protein, carbohydrates and fat. They are classified as “real” foods (read: unprocessed) that supply your body with disease-fighting components and support health. For example, many fruits are considered super foods because they contain antioxidants which neutralize…
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Moms / Nutrition
Dessert takes on a new meaning when you try to work the word “healthy” into it. You can tell by the looks on your husband and kids’ faces that they have visions of dry, hard, granola bars and vegetables masquerading as dessert. But you can spin a lot of healthful…
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