Posts in Kids

10 Ways to Spread the Peanut Butter Love!

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

How to enjoy peanut butter without the jelly!  By: Jodie Shield, RDN March  is National Peanut Month – time to go nuts and spread the peanut butter love! Kids and adults love peanut butter, and that’s a good thing. Peanut butter naturally contains heart-healthy fat and the hunger-fighting dynamic duo ... more

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Can What You Eat Improve Your Tennis Game?

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Winning Tennis Nutrition is a must read book for all tennis players who want to play better and win more. By: Jodie Shield, MED, RDN Fellow tennis players: How would you like to raise your game to the next USTA level without taking another cardio tennis drill or private lesson? ... more

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The Truth About Fish Oil Supplements

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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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Should You Juice for Weight Loss?

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

Uncover the truths about juicing’s effects on losing weight. Guest Post by: Gabriella Thompson, Dominican University Nutrition Student Is juicing the answer to your weight loss prayers? Will it help remove your extra holiday pounds and detox your body? Juicing and juice cleanses are a fresh, popular health trend that ... more

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HOW TO RULE YOUR DIABETES WITH NATURAL SWEETENERS

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

Show your pancreas who’s the boss with diabetes-friendly sweeteners: stevia and monk fruit. Guest Post By: Anna Velazquez, Dominican University Nutrition Student   Are you tired of tiptoeing around every birthday cake or after-dinner dessert with your glucometer? Say no more. Now you can enjoy naturally sweetened, homemade treats and ... 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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Top Ten Tips For Getting Kids to Eat Their School Lunch

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

Banishing Lunch-Box Boredom By: Jodie Shield, RD The first day of school is around the corner.  I’m not sure who is more excited the kids or us moms?  While I love the lazy days of summer, there’s something comforting about the school day routine, which for many families includes packing ... more

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How To Eat Healthy on Road Trips

By: Jodie Shield | 4 Comments | | Category: Adults, Kids, Seniors

Part II: What My Family Ate On Our Summer Vacation By: Jodie Shield, MED, RDN Family road trips – everyone has a story! I remember going on summer vacations with my parents and two brothers. Dad jam-packed everyone into a 98 Osmobile – he refused to buy a station wagon. ... more

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How to Eat Healthier at Concession Stands

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

Part I: What My Family Ate On Our Summer Vacation By: Jodie Shield, MED, RDN When my kids were little, we loved cooling off on sweltering summer days at the swimming pool attached to our health club.  Call me crazy, or a registered dietitian nutritionist (I am guilty of both!), but ... more

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Kids’ Favorite Sidewalk Games

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Learn the rules for playing your child’s favorite summer games.  Third in a three-part series. By: Jodie Shield, MED, RDN One of my favorite childhood memories was playing four square, with my best pals Lori, Jean, and Flo. We used thick, white chalk to draw giant squares on my sidewalk ... more

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