Posts in Seniors
Are 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 moreTop 5 Flu-Fighting Foods
By: Jodie Shield, RD Starve a cold, feed a fever – or is it the other way around? Last week I had a doozy of a cold, so between sneezes, I started sniffling around for the answer. Turns out the internet is full of all kinds of cold and flu remedies ... 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 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 morePortion Distortion
By: Jodie Shield, RD When kids follow the MyPlate recommendations for daily servings, they are well on their way to healthy eating and a healthy weight. Unfortunately, many kids today seem to be suffering from “portion distortion.” When talking about what kids eat or drink, keep these definitions in mind: ... more
Read moreHard Facts About Soft Drinks
by Jodie Shield and Mary Mullen, RD MS In 2009 sales of carbonated beverages totaled $18.7 billion—that is about $5 billion more than total milk sales! One reason why soft drinks are so popular is the price. Kids learn quickly that they can get more “bang for their buck” by buying a super-size ... more
Read moreFishy Business – What’s the Deal With Seafood and Mercury?
By: Jodie Shield, RD In my last blog, you read all about the health benefits seafood has to offer you and your family. But when it comes to mercury and food safety, things starts to (pardon the pun) smell a little fishy. Here’s why. Nearly all fish and shell fish contain traces of methylmercury – the ... 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
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