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Physical Activity: Kids Just Want to Have Fun!
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
Read moreDo Kids Really Need Snacks?
By: Jodie Shield, RD Preschoolers have tiny tummy capacities. Teens are eating machines. Three daily meals may not be enough to provide all the nutrients kids require. Because many kids need to eat snacks to help them grow properly and to fill any nutritional gaps, snacks are an important part of your child ... more
Read moreIs Your Bread a Winner?
By: Jodie Shield, RD Here’s the scenario: This school year you want to buy whole-grain breads for your kids’ sandwiches so you’re perusing the grocery aisle. You glance at the packages and pick which of the following as the most nutritious option: (a) naturally stone-ground wheat bread, (b) light-style seven-grain bread, ... more
Read moreWater: Go With the Flow
By: Jodie Shield, RD Water is one of the body’s most essential nutrients. People may survive six weeks without any food, but they couldn’t live more than a week or so without water. That’s because water is the cornerstone for all body functions. It’s the most abundant substance in the ... more
Read moreHealthy Birthday Cakes
By: Jodie Shield, RD A birthday party just wouldn’t be the same without a cake. A cake signals that it’s time to sing “Happy Birthday,” make a wish, blow out the candles, and open the presents. But while most birthday cakes are laden with sugar and fat, they don’t ... more
Read moreHow 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 Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (www.eatright.org). Kids can eat anything they want in moderation, but they need to compensate for the extra calories elsewhere in there day. One ... more
Read moreHappy and Healthy Brithday Parties!
By: Jodie Shield, RD What makes kids happy at birthday parties? For some it’s the chocolate cake smothered in vanilla ice cream. For others it’s the goodie bags bulging with candy. While these tasty treats are fine to eat every once in awhile, kids can get overloaded with sweets ... more
Read moreTeen Weight Loss Strategies: What Really Works?
By: Jodie Shield, RD Currently one out of every three U.S. teens is battling obesity. In my opinion, this is a big deal because research shows that obese teens have a 70% chance of becoming obese adults. A study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association has identified ... more
Read moreDo You Know Your Beans?
By: Jodie Shield, RD Beans belong to the family of plants known as legumes, of which there are about two thousand varieties all over the world. Beans are a key ingredient in many ethnic foods. Hummus (pureed garbanzo beans mixed with seasonings) is a popular dish in the Middle ... more
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