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Know Your Child’s BMI
By: Jodie Shield, RD and Mary Mullen RD From Kids Eat Right http://www.eatright.org/kids/article.aspx?id=6442467451 Want to know how your child’s weight measures up? It’s tricky to tell whether a child or teen is overweight. Since kids are still growing, they need to gain weight and they are supposed to outgrow their ... more
Read moreFamily Dinners in a Flash!
Did you know that kids in families who eat together are more confident, have better vocabularies and score higher on tests? It can be tricky to schedule regular meals together, but the stronger bond your family will share is worth the effort. Make time to eat with your family ... more
Read moreHealthy Children are a Family Affair
Parents are children’s biggest influences when it comes to healthy behaviors, so provide your kids with opportunities for family fun. You can help your children learn to make healthier food choices and engage in regular physical activity by being a good role model. Plan regular family activities together. Encourage ... more
Read moreHow to Stock a Healthy and Cool Kitchen
By: Jodie Shield, RD The next time the weather forecast predicts record highs, there’s no need to sweat. A healthy and tasty dinner can be on your table in minutes. Here are some staples to keep on hand for those hot summer nights. Just use your imagination- – toss them together ... more
Read moreCool Tips for Healthy Summer Meals
By: Jodie Shield, RD If you can’t stand the heat . . . get out of the kitchen. But your family’s hungry, so what do you do? No sweat! Cook-less summer meals can be ready in no time. The following tips will help you get dinner on the table ... more
Read moreTips to Help Kids Beat the Heat and Eat Healthy
By: Jodie Shield, RD Scorching heat. Sticky humidity. When the temperature soars, kids’ appetites often take a dive. During the warm-weather months, kids run around outdoors and play for longer hours, which often distracts them from eating or makes them too tired to eat. To make sure your ... more
Read moreHealthy 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 all of that extra candy around. Sometimes it lasted for weeks depending upon how ... more
Read moreSuper Bowl Survival: Healthy Eating For Fans
By: Jodie Shield, RD Even though my beloved Bears are not playing this Sunday, I LOVE the Super Bowl. What true football fan would dare miss the season’s grand finale? Not to mention the celebration party guaranteed to be filled with friends, fun and of course – food. My family and I will ... more
Read moreCereal Rules as the Breakfast of Weight Loss Champions
By: Jodie Shield, RD Did you know that the “biggest losers” in terms of weight loss are breakfast eaters? It’s true. According to the National Weight Control Registry (www.nwcr.ws), a research group that studies how individuals have succeed at long-term weight loss, 78 percent of the 5000 people in ... more
Read moreCandy, Cavities and the Truth about a Sugar Buzz
By: Jodie Shield, R.D. Halloween may be over but the candy is still around. While your kids are basking in the afterglow, chances are you’re shell-shocked. I know that I am. After all, the holiday season is about to hit and you know what that means: more candy, more cookies, ... more
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