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How 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 moreTop 10 Cookie Baking Tips
How To Bake Perfect Cookies By: Jodie Shield, RD The holidays are all about making memories with your family. How about starting an edible tradition? Grab your rolling pin and kids, along with my sugar cookie recipe, and celebrate Bake Cookies Day. It’s officially suppose to take place on December ... more
Read moreTop Ten Table Manners for Kids
The holidays are here! Time to help your kids brush up on their table manners By: Jodie Shield, RD When my son, Michael, was five, kindergarten met for only a couple of hours in the afternoon (a so called half-day!). That was fine by Michael, because he and his best ... more
Read moreIs the Gluten-Free Diet Right for You?
The truth about gluten-free diets and your health. By: Jodie Shield, RD Many of you have been asking me about the gluten-free diet. Should I be on one? Is it safe? Will it help me lose weight? What foods are gluten-free? So, before you forego trying my delicious banana bread ... 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 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 moreTop 4 Fresh Cooking Herbs
Tips and recipes for enjoying the salt-free flavor of fresh herbs. By: Jodie Shield, RD This summer I grew my very first herb garden. My family was skeptical because while I can cook, they know I don’t have a green thumb. Guilty as charged! That’s why I decorate my house ... more
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