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Seven Tips for Getting Kids to Eat Vegetables!

By: Jodie Shield | 0 Comments | | Category: Adults, Babies, Kids, Teens

Got a picky eater refusing to eat vegetables? Discover the secrect to raising a healthy eater and veggie-lover. By: Jodie Shield, MEd, RDN The number one question parents ask me is . . . “How do I get my child to eat vegetables?” So this week, I wanted to give you ... more

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Should You Eat Raw Cookie Dough?

By: Jodie Shield | 1 Comment | | Category: Adults, Babies, Kids, Seniors

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Batter up! Take your raw cookie dough licks wisely. By: Jodie Shield, RDN One of my fondest childhood holiday memories is baking sugar cookies with my mom. I loved flattening out the dough with her big wooden rolling pin, then using plastic cookie cutters to stamp out perfect stars, bells, ... more

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How Often Should Kids Eat Fast Food?

By: Jodie Shield | 3 Comments | | Category: Adults, Babies, Kids, Seniors, Teens

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Four quick tips to help your family make healthier fast food choices.  By: Jodie Shield, MED, RDN Friends, I have to get something off my registered dietitian nutritionist chest. Fast food doesn’t really bother me. Of course, it’s greasy and salty. Yes, the portions are outrageously large with enough calories ... more

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Should You Eat Greek Yogurt?

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Find out how Greek yogurt stacks up nutritionally against other types of yogurt. By: Jodie Shield, MEd, RDN When it comes to buying yogurt, it’s Greek for me. I LOVE the thick, creamy, tangy, not-too-sweet taste of Greek yogurt. Plus, after reading and comparing lots of food labels, Greek yogurt ... more

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Choline: A Natural Forgetfulness Cure?

By: Jodie Shield | 0 Comments | | Category: Adults, Babies, Kids, Seniors, Teens

Discover why choline is getting a lot of attention for being a memory booster.  By: Daniel Schmitt, Nutrition and Dietetics Student at Dominican University How many times do you misplace your keys, wallet, or even cell phone? Well, if you are anything like me, this is a frequent occurrence. I ... more

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Go Fish! 5 Tips for Getting Kids to Take a Bite

By: Jodie Shield | 5 Comments | | Category: Babies, Kids, Teens

How to get your kids hooked on fish and lure them toward a lifetime of healthy eating. By: Jodie Shield, RD Is your family eating seafood twice a week? According to the most recent Dietary Guidelines, eating about 8 ounces of a variety of seafood each week is healthy for ... more

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10 Healthy Breakfasts Under 10 Minutes

By: Jodie Shield | 1 Comment | | Category: Adults, Babies, Kids, Seniors, Teens

Ready … Set … Breakfast is served! By: Jodie Shield, MED, RD In a rush? No time to make breakfast? Kids aren’t hungry? Sound familiar? These are some of the most common reasons why kids (and parents!) don’t eat breakfast. But breakfast is too important for anyone to skip. It ... more

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Top 7 Foods for Healthier Eyes

By: Jodie Shield | 1 Comment | | Category: Adults, Babies, Kids, Seniors

For improved eye health, take a closer look at your grocery list. Guest Post By: Bryton Ashman, Dominican University Nutrition and Dietetics Student Our eyes are one of the most fascinating and complex parts of the body. We rely on them for nearly every moment of our waking lives. Their ... more

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The Truth About Fish Oil Supplements

By: Jodie Shield | 0 Comments | | Category: Adults, Babies, Kids, Seniors, Teens

Reeling in The Facts on Fish Oil Supplements Guest Post By: Lisa Schrader, Dominican University Nutrition Student Does the recent debate on fish oil supplements have you feeling like a fish outa water? The current 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans suggest that eating at least 8 ounces of seafood each week is ... more

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Trick or Treat: What Can My Gluten-Free Child Eat?

By: Jodie Shield | 0 Comments | | Category: Adults, Babies, Kids, Teens

Tips to help you unwrap the truth about gluten-free Halloween candy and treats. Guest Post By: Molly Hodul, Dominican University Nutrition Student As a parent of a gluten-free child, finding yummy, safe Halloween treats can be frightening – not to mention the sugar overload. How can you be sure your ... more

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