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Health by Chocolate: Top 3 Reasons to Eat It

Health by Chocolate: Top 3 Reasons to Eat It

By: Jodie Shield, RD As if anybody needs a reason to eat chocolate!  But if you do, here’s the bittersweet truth about everybody’s favorite sweet stuff – - just in time for Valentine’s Day. Chocolate is . [...]

Zombies Eat Right Too!

Zombies Eat Right Too!

  Will a zombie, superhero or character from Monster High be knocking on your door this Halloween? It’s easier than ever to find Halloween treats to make kids happy while providing a health benefit. Grocery store [...]

Cool Endingings – Light and Healthy Summer Desserts

Cool Endingings – Light and Healthy Summer Desserts

  By: Jodie Shield, RD What do you get when you spell desserts backwards?  Stressed.  Which is how many parents feel at the mere thought of preparing dinner, let along dessert.  But relax: Dessert doesn’t have [...]

Healthy Birthday Party Goodie Bags

Healthy Birthday Party Goodie Bags

By: Jodie Shield, RD When my kids were younger, they loved leaving the birthday party with their goodie bags.   Although I am embarrassed to admit it – it was their favorite part of the party!  I dreaded having [...]

How to Plan a Fun and Healthy Birthday Party for Your Child

How to Plan a Fun and Healthy Birthday Party for Your Child

  By: Jodie Shield, RD All foods, even cake, ice cream, and candy, have their place in a healthy diet.   That’s the position of the American Dietetic Association (www.eatright.org).  Kids can eat anything they want in moderation, but [...]