At Healthy Dining, we are big fans of eating together as a family. Sure, it doesn’t always happen in the reality of today’s busy world, but more and more research is pointing to the benefits of eating together most days of the week. That’s where Eat Better, Eat Together Month comes in. The goal of …
Are you struggling to get the kids in your life to eat more fruits and vegetables? Or maybe you’re just looking for more ideas to keep mealtime interesting for the whole family! Recipes like these from Fruits and Veggies More Matters can make all the difference. These recipes are fun and easy to make, and they incorporate …
The short answer to this question is that all fruits are healthy and good to eat! Most are naturally sweet, low in calories, high in fiber, potassium and vitamin C, and loaded with disease fighting compounds! They can make a quick an easy snack on-the-go, a sweet side dish or a simple and healthy dessert …
If you’re pregnant or considering pregnancy in the future, you may be wondering how to get your child off to a good start. One of the best ways is by adopting a healthy diet. Research continues to highlight the importance of a healthy diet both before and during pregnancy to support a baby’s development and …
It’s back to school season, and families coast to coast are preparing for the rush of a new year. That includes trying to figure out what to make for the next umpteen weeks of school lunches… lunches that kids will actually eat. Lunches that won’t make parents feel guilty. It’s a thin line to walk …
Courtesy of ShopWell Planning healthy meals and healthy snacks for a family can be a true test of creativity and diplomacy. Having several meals and plenty of healthy snacks at the ready for when hunger strikes (especially with picky eaters at the table) can tax even the most experienced parents. The trick is not to reinvent …
By Catherine Katz, PhD Back in the days when my kids were little, there was no HealthyDiningFinder! Oh how I wish there had been! It would have been a savior on those occasions when we bravely ventured the whole bunch—5 of them, 2 of us, out to dinner! Being married to a health and nutrition expert, I …
It’s not always easy to get your family on board with healthy eating and a more active lifestyle. We get it! That’s why tips like these, that help families make small healthier changes that can gradually add up to big results, can prove invaluable. See what top three tips Michelle of Buddha Bowls and Burpees recommends to …
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Summer vacation is here, and along with it, a whole new routine for families. This new summer routine may come with a little fear (What do I do with these kids ALL SUMMER LONG?!), but with the right strategies, it can also be full of family fun and healthy summer choices that carry through into …
Courtesy of Together Counts Children and adolescents are continually growing, which makes their skeletons increasingly vulnerable to fractures. Did you know that 30-50% of children experience a fracture by the end of their teenage years? As a partner of the Together Counts™ program for healthy, active living, we realize that nutrition and physical activity are not …
