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Trick or Treat: What Can My Gluten-Free Child Eat?
Tips to help you unwrap the truth about gluten-free Halloween candy and treats. Guest Post By: Molly Hodul, Dominican University Nutrition Student As a parent of a gluten-free child, finding yummy, safe Halloween treats can be frightening – not to mention the sugar overload. How can you be sure your ... more
Read moreTop Ten Tips For Getting Kids to Eat Their School Lunch
Banishing Lunch-Box Boredom By: Jodie Shield, RD The first day of school is around the corner. I’m not sure who is more excited the kids or us moms? While I love the lazy days of summer, there’s something comforting about the school day routine, which for many families includes packing ... more
Read moreHow To Eat Healthy on Road Trips
Part II: What My Family Ate On Our Summer Vacation By: Jodie Shield, MED, RDN Family road trips – everyone has a story! I remember going on summer vacations with my parents and two brothers. Dad jam-packed everyone into a 98 Osmobile – he refused to buy a station wagon. ... more
Read moreHow to Eat Healthier at Concession Stands
Part I: What My Family Ate On Our Summer Vacation By: Jodie Shield, MED, RDN When my kids were little, we loved cooling off on sweltering summer days at the swimming pool attached to our health club. Call me crazy, or a registered dietitian nutritionist (I am guilty of both!), but ... more
Read moreKids’ Favorite Sidewalk Games
Learn the rules for playing your child’s favorite summer games. Third in a three-part series. By: Jodie Shield, MED, RDN One of my favorite childhood memories was playing four square, with my best pals Lori, Jean, and Flo. We used thick, white chalk to draw giant squares on my sidewalk ... more
Read moreKids’ Top 3 Favorite Pool Games
Learn the rules for playing your child’s favorite summer games. Second of a three-part series. By: Jodie Shield, MED, RDN It’s getting hot outside! Slather on sunscreen; grab a beach towel and head over to the local pool. Nothing feels better on a scorching day then splashing around with your ... more
Read moreShould You Ditch Your Diet?
Discover the hidden treasure to weight management: sea vegetables. Guest Blogger Post: Cheryl Fitzgerald, Dominican University Nutrition Student Hara Hachi Bu, wakame, and nori. What do these words mean and what do they all have in common? They are all important parts of the daily regimen and dietary intake of ... more
Read more8 Healthiest Halloween Treats
The Regret-Free Halloween Candy List By: Jodie Shield, MEd, RDN Halloween is a scary holiday for us health and fitness fans. It’s torture being surrounded by gooey chocolate and creamy caramel – lookout hips, thighs and buns of steel. No need to be spooked this year. Check out my tricks ... more
Read moreGuilt-Free Desserts
Go head, eat dessert! Six tips for serving light and healthy desserts. By: Jodie Shield, RDN After a long, hot, and busy day, nothing tastes better than a cool, refreshing dessert. Go ahead and let your family indulge, especially if it’s healthy. Before everyone digs in, here are a few ... more
Read moreHow to Eat Healthy When It’s Hot!
Five tips to help you get dinner on the table without breaking a sweat! 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? When the thermometer soars, summer dining can be a ... more
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