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The #1 Reason You Should Be Exercising
Find out why getting “physical” is good for your heart. Guest Post By: Valerie Latona It’s Spring—just about that time when everyone starts exercising to get in shape for summer. But there’s a more important reason to be exercising every day…your heart! Study after study talks about how exercising—cardio in ... more
Read moreHow to Toss Beans Into Family Meals
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
Read moreMyFitnessPal App Review
Keep track of your eating and exercise with this easy to use app! By: Jodie Shield, RD What’s the most popular New Year’s resolution? If you said losing weight, you’re so right! Losing weight always ranks in the top three along with saving money and getting organized. While it’s important ... more
Read moreFive Tips for Dealing with Halloween Candy Overload
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
Read more5 Tips For Getting Kids to Eat Veggies at Lunch
October 14-18 is National School Lunch Week. By Jodie Shield, RD Last year was the roll out of the new and improved school lunch. Thanks to the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act, all lunches sold as part of The National School Lunch program, are now required to mirror the healthy standards ... more
Read moreShould Kids “Veg” Out?
October is National Vegetarian Month! By: Jodie Shield, RD More kids are saying no to meat and going green – they’re eating vegetables! But is a vegetarian diet OK for kids? If your child wants to become a vegetarian, there’s no need to panic. According to the Academy of Nutrition ... more
Read moreTop 4 Reasons For Eating Family Dinners
The Power of the Family Dinner Hour! By: Jodie Shield, RD If your family dinner is constantly being bumped by other activities like soccer practice or volunteer meetings, you may want to reconsider your priorities. Research has shown that when families eat together at least five times a week, both ... more
Read moreHow To Get Your Family To Eat Breakfast
Beat-the-clock breakfast tips! By: Jodie Shield, RD Daycare, school, work – for today’s busy families, the morning rush hour is about more than traffic. Everyone is in a mad dash to finish homework, brush their hair and teeth, and pack lunches before racing out the door. Squeezing in a quick ... more
Read moreHungry 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 mean – nibbling when you’re bored or pigging out at a party. Your appetite ... more
Read moreOh, 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 pasta, because it’s all of the above. Pasta comes in a variety of shapes, sizes, ... more
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