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Lunch Box Express
Stock up on healthy ingredients to make super easy school lunches! By: Jodie Shield, RD Can you believe school is about to start? I used to dread the morning rush hour, and I’m not talking about the traffic. I mean the mad dash of getting everybody up and out the ... more
Read moreThe Egg-ceptional Egg
Go ahead and enjoy eating those Easter eggs – they’re good for you! By: Jodie Shield, RD Easter is this weekend. So I thought I’d get crackin’ and talk about eggs. (Sorry about all of the puns in this blog, but it’s too hard to resist!) Eggs are an excellent source of protein, ... more
Read moreTop 5 Beat-the-Clock Breakfast Tips
Rise and Shine It’s Breakfast Time! By: Jodie Shield, RD Did you know that on any given day 20 to 30 percent of kids skip breakfast? This is unfortunate given that breakfast really is for champions in and out of the classroom. Kids who eat breakfast have so many ... more
Read moreHealth by Chocolate: Top 3 Reasons to Eat It
By: Jodie Shield, RD As if anybody needs a reason to eat chocolate! But if you do, here’s the bittersweet truth about everybody’s favorite sweet stuff – – just in time for Valentine’s Day. Chocolate is . . . heart-healthy. It takes approximately 400 cocoa beans to make 1 pound of chocolate. ... more
Read moreAre You Ready for Valentine’s Day?
Tips For Cooking With Chocolate By: Jodie Shield, RD My family’s favorite chocolate candy is Fannie Mae Pixies a.k.a. chocolate covered turtles. Well, I just got back from the candy store. Did you know a one pound box of Pixies costs $25.00! So this Valentine’s Day, rather than buy them each a box, ... more
Read moreIs Your BMI Over Rated?
By: Jodie Shield, RD Just when everyone was making their New Year’s resolution to lose weight, a new government study came out reporting that people who are moderately heavy (30 or so pounds above a healthy weight) have a 6% advantage of living longer than people who are not overweight. ... more
Read moreTop 3 Healthiest Nuts
Bursting with flavor and kid appeal, nuts are an energizing treat for the holiday crunch. By Jodie Shield, RD Are your kids nuts about nuts? Mine are, especially now that they know a “nutcracker” isn’t just the name of a famous ballet or a decorative ornament that I pull out ... more
Read moreCan’t Stand Vegetables? You May Be Bitter-Sensitive
By: Jodie Shield, RD For generations, kids have tried to convince their parents that vegetables taste bad. According to a new study, they just might be right. Researchers have discovered that there really is a “picky-eater” gene. A study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics found that ... more
Read moreWhat’s the Best Halloween Treat?
By: Jodie Shield, RD Will a zombie, superhero or character from Monster High be knocking on your door this Halloween? Don’t be scared, be prepared! It’s easier than ever to find Halloween treats to make kids happy while providing a health benefit. Grocery store shelves are stocked with kid-friendly favorites ... more
Read moreHow to Improve Your Child’s Eating Behavior At the Dinner Table
By: Jodie Shield, RD Are you tired of your toddler dropping food all over the floor? Do you feel like you have to beg your first-grader to eat? Why won’t your teen talk during dinner? You’re not alone! Many parents are frustrated with the way their children behave during meals. ... more
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