Recipes and Posts Tagged BMI

Should You Weigh Every Day?

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

Find out how often the “biggest losers” step on the scale! By: Jodie Shield, RD If you’re trying to lose weight, how often should you step on the scale – once a week, occasionally or everyday? Researchers at Duke Obesity Prevention Program say everyday. They recently studied 47 overweight adult ... more

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How to Toss Beans Into Family Meals

By: Jodie Shield | 0 Comments | | Category: Adults

Three tasty bean tips you can count on!  By: Jodie Shield, RD Beans are a great source of protein, vitamins, and minerals, but many kids – mine included- wish they could toss them out the window like Jack’s mother did in “Jack and the Beanstalk.” But, with a little kitchen ... more

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Five Tips for Dealing with Halloween Candy Overload

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

  How to prevent your kids from turning into candy monsters! By: Jodie Shield, RD At my house when kids chant, “Trick or treat, give me something good to eat.” You know what I say? Define good. I confess – – Halloween is a nutritional nightmare for me as a ... more

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Is Your BMI Over Rated?

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

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 weight) have a 6% advantage of living longer than people who are not overweight. ... more

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Body Fat Scales – Do They Really Work?

By: Jodie Shield | 37 Comments | | Category: Great Gadgets

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: my favorite scale – if there is such a thing- is the doctor’s office ... more

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Top 3 Healthiest Nuts

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

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 the name of a famous ballet or a decorative ornament that I pull out ... more

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Physical Activity: Kids Just Want to Have Fun!

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

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 family is involved.  After all, it’s hard for anyone to make changes on their ... more

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