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Is Your BMI Over Rated?

Is Your BMI Over Rated?

By: Jodie Shield, RD Just when everyone was making their New Year’s resolution to lose weight, a new government study came out reporting that people who are moderately heavy (30 or so pounds above a healthy [...]

Body Fat Scales – Do They Really Work?

Body Fat Scales – Do They Really Work?

By: Jodie Shield, RD Many of you have asked me what I think about body fat scales – are they accurate?  What’s the best one to buy?  Do they really measure body fat?  Well I confess: [...]

Top 3 Healthiest Nuts

Top 3 Healthiest Nuts

Bursting with flavor and kid appeal, nuts are an energizing treat for the holiday crunch.  By Jodie Shield, RD Are your kids nuts about nuts? Mine are, especially now that they know a “nutcracker” isn’t just [...]

Establishing a Dinner Routine

Establishing a Dinner Routine

  By: Jodie Shield, RD   How can you possibly squeeze dinner into your family routine?  These strategies can help you put dinner on the table most nights of the week and, better yet, make it [...]

Physical Activity: Kids Just Want to Have Fun!

Physical Activity: Kids Just Want to Have Fun!

By: Jodie Shield, RD The key to getting kids to be more physically active is to focus on the fundamentals – family and fun.  The best way to do this is to make sure the entire [...]