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Do You Know Your Beans?

Do You Know Your Beans?

By: Jodie Shield, RD   Beans belong to the family of plants known as legumes, of which there are about two thousand varieties all over the world.  Beans are a key ingredient in many ethnic foods.  [...]

Healthy Families Eat Beans

Healthy Families Eat Beans

By: Jodie Shield, RD While beans may not be magical enough to grow a fairy-tale beanstalk, they do work their own kind of magic on our health.  Several studies suggest that eating beans may prevent heart [...]

Portion Distortion

Portion Distortion

By: Jodie Shield, RD When kids follow the MyPlate recommendations for daily servings, they are well on their way to healthy eating and a healthy weight. Unfortunately, many kids today seem to be suffering from “portion [...]

Go Fish! Getting Kids to Take a Bite

Go Fish! Getting Kids to Take a Bite

  By: Jodie Shield, RD Even though fish may be good for kids, convincing them to eat it can sometimes be a challenge.  Here are a few of the strategies I’ve used to lure my kids [...]

Healthy Children are a Family Affair

Healthy Children are a Family Affair

  Parents are children’s biggest influences when it comes to healthy behaviors, so provide your kids with opportunities for family fun. You can help your children learn to make healthier food choices and engage in regular [...]