Archive for 'Tag Archives: 'kids weight''

How to Raise a Veggie Lover

How to Raise a Veggie Lover

Tips for getting kids to eat their vegetables! By: Jodie Shield, RD The number one question parents ask me is, “”How do I get my child to eat vegetables?”.  So this week, I wanted to give you [...]

Cheesy-Stuffed Jalapeño Peppers

Cheesy-Stuffed Jalapeño Peppers

Reader Recipe: Unleash the heat! By: Jodie Shield RD When our dear friends Cindy and Mike came to visit us in Arizona, I was going to make my go-to appetizer: Taco dip.  But Cindy offered to [...]

Hungry or Satisfied? Rate Your Appetite

Hungry or Satisfied? Rate Your Appetite

Use a hunger scale to help you and your kids learn when to put down that fork! By: Jodie Shield, RD   Hunger Games. Kids and adults play them all the time. You know what I [...]

Oh, the Pastabilities!

Oh, the Pastabilities!

March is National Noodle Month By: Jodie Shield, RD If you could use only one word to describe the perfect family meal, what would it be? Versatile? Convenient? Economical? Healthy? Delicious?  I would use the word [...]

Go Fish! Getting Kids to Take a Bite

Go Fish! Getting Kids to Take a Bite

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, [...]