Recipes and Posts Tagged child health

Five Foods That Fight Diabetes

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Smooth out blood sugar highs and lows with these tasty unprocessed foods. By: Jodie Shield, MED, RD Sweet! November is National Diabetes Month, but hold your fork, knife, and spoon! If you, or any of your peeps, have diabetes – or just want to prevent it – check out the ... 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

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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

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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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Should You Ditch Your Caffeine Habit?

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Celebrate “Lazy Day” without the jitters with these caffeine-kicking tips. By: Ian Cook, Dominican University Nutrition and Dietetics Student Have you ever been so wired on caffeine that you can’t relax? You may have a busy schedule that requires extra energy, but too many double shots of espresso and you ... more

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Ice Cream vs. Gelato: What’s the Difference?

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

Get the nutritional scoop on these popular frozen desserts. By: Jodie Shield, RDN Americans love ice cream. On average, we eat about 22 pounds of ice cream per person per year.  But gelato (a.k.a. Italian ice cream) is gaining fans in the United States, too.  In 2014, gelato sales hit ... more

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Talk to a Farmer!

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Five reasons why you should shop at a farmers market!   By: Jodie Shield, RDN Curious where your sweet bell peppers and juicy ripe tomatoes come from? Stop by a farmers market and talk to a farmer. Thousands of farmers markets across the U.S. offer fresh produce, meat, and eggs ... more

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What to Eat for Healthy Teeth

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How to Improve the Health of Your Teeth through Diet By: Petya Boyadzhieva, Dominican University Nutrition Student Brushing your teeth with fluoride toothpaste and flossing are crucial for healthy teeth and gums, but did you know that what you eat has a great impact on your teeth, too? According to ... more

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10 Ways to Spread the Peanut Butter Love!

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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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Should You Juice for Weight Loss?

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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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