By Beth Ann Bentley You don’t want to set your nutrition standards so high each day that you never attain them. Kids need to know that even a sugary treat or a high-fat food item is OK in moderation. In general, focus on high-quality, nutrient-dense foods like fruits and vegetables, lean protein, whole grains and …
Savvy parents have found that herbs can be easily and stealthily incorporated into kid-friendly cooking. Here are a few kid-friendly ways to add herbs to meals from Casey Seidenberg and the Washington Post. Kid-friendly cooking, like kid-friendly dining, can be like walking a tight rope for families. Kid-friendly cooking must combine the flavors, textures and …
The New Year can be a great time to refocus and set healthy resolutions the whole family can work together to achieve. From adding more activity to the routine to making healthier food choices at restaurants and at home, it’s important to be specific with goals and encourage each other along the way for the …
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If your goal is to entice your family to eat healthier at home and dining out, these five foods are a must for your menu. With a variety of recipes to tempt even the pickiest eaters, these foods are sure to become family favorites while they boost everyone’s energy and health. Fish – This guy can …
Courtesy of The Washington Post Holidays and moderation, do we ever hear these words spoken in tandem? For parents who are trying to feed children healthfully and teach long-lasting healthy eating habits, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and Hanukkah can certainly make for a taxing few months. Teaching moderation is challenging enough without an oversize bag of …
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Parents of young children know that strong food likes and dislikes can sometimes be tough to get through with everyone’s sanity intact, especially when you’re concerned about the nutrition your child is getting. If your child has not developed a liking for or has chosen to say no to meat, whether at home or dining …
When it comes to healthy eating, there can be a lot to learn. It’s not just about calories, or fruits and vegetables, but it’s a lot of little healthy habits that are a must for health and a good relationship with food. Giving kids the opportunity to learn these healthy eating habits from an early …
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics offers several tips for making every breakfast a healthy breakfast along with ideas to make it easy for busy families. Some mornings, a healthy breakfast can seem like a tall order for a busy family. With teeth to brush, shoes to find, bags to pack and lunches to grab, …
Courtesy of the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation and Together Counts What says October to you? Changing leaves? Friday night football? Welcoming (or groaning about) the Christmas decorations that have suddenly popped up in all the stores? By now, families with kids Pre-K through 5 are well into their busy fall routines— juggling weeknight meals with …
Convincing your children to follow a healthy diet can be a challenge. Junk food is incredibly satisfying to little palates. while vegetables are often shoved to the side of the plate. If you’re still struggling to find healthy food your children will love, this list provides five fantastic options that you can make yourself or order …
