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 …
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 …
