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The Very Best Iron Rich Foods for Kids, Pregnancy and the Rest of Us
We’ve all heard that we need to get our vitamins and minerals from whole foods, but that can be tough to do. It’s hard...
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Offering Healthy Snacks and Rewards at School
It is so incredibly important to promote healthy eating at school and at home. Kids spend 6+ hours a day at school. It would be...
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Sugar: the Elephant in the Kitchen: Robert Lustig at TEDx [Video]
DR. Robert Lustig at TEDX talk
Dr. Robert Lustig, Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Endocrinology at the University of California, talks about how sugar...
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Get Your Picky Eater to Eat Healthier. Professional Advice from a Registered Dietitian
Parents want what is best for their children, but do not necessarily always know how to provide it. This is especially true when it comes to...
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Get Kids to Eat By Turning Food into Art. Get Inspired!
Creating Food Art with Your Kids
I acquired a lovely marble cutting board recently and I decided to put it to use by preparing some...
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How to Teach Your Kids Healthy Eating Habits (Without Losing Your Mind)
In this day and age, eating healthy represents a considerable challenge for us and when we have to steer our children in a right...
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Your Guide to Using and Buying Spices. Plus, Find Out the Health Benefits of Spices
Buying Organic Spices vs. Non-organic Spices: What's Better?
Spices are the unsung heroes of many a dish. They bring flavor, they add color and they...
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Six Feeding Tips For Parents with Infants Turning Six Months
Infant Care and Feeding Tips for 6-month-olds
Being a parent to a young child isn’t easy, especially with all the different sources information out there...
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New Health Food Store Opens Up. I Love Seeing All the New Health Food Products
I was over the moon to hear that a Chamberlin's is moving closer to where I live. Not everyone is as lucky to live...
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Is What Kids Eat Really All That Important?
Children's Health is Affected by What They Eat
QUESTION: Is what they eat really that important? Does food really affect children's health?
ANSWER: Absolutely, but it...
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Is It Safe to Eat Genetically Modified Foods?
The Truth About GMO Safety
QUESTION:Â Is it safe to eat GMO foods? It is hard to tell exactly what you are buying in the produce...
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My Child Does Not Drink Milk. What Should I Do?
Is Your Kid Avoiding Dairy?
QUESTION: My 2-year-old doesn't drink milk and seems to be avoiding dairy. Other than water, is there a healthier juice...
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Healthy Breakfast, Lunch and Snack Recipes
Changing how our kids are eating can be tough! This 30-Day Challenge will hopefully change how children are eating in our school and eventually...
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Let’s Challenge America’s Kids to Eat Healthier for 30 days
We would like to invite you and your child’s class to participate in a 30-day healthy eating challenge.
Why?Â
By reducing the amount of sugar, refined...