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DIY Almond Butter
Spread the heart-healthy love and make your own quick and tasty almond butter. By: Jodie Shield, MEd, RDN Everyone knows peanut butter and jelly reign as the classic lunch box sandwich. But due to peanut allergies, many schools now ban this childhood favorite. So what should your child spread on ...
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Veggie Pita Pizza
By Jodie Shield, MEd, RDN What’s the best way to raise a veggie lover? Let them slice, dice, and create a healthy veggie pita pizza. Who said vegetables are boring? If you want your kids to eat their daily recommended dose of veggies, focus on fun and familiar. Research shows ...
Read moreShould You Eat Raw Cookie Dough?
Batter up! Take your raw cookie dough licks wisely. By: Jodie Shield, RDN One of my fondest childhood holiday memories is baking sugar cookies with my mom. I loved flattening out the dough with her big wooden rolling pin, then using plastic cookie cutters to stamp out perfect stars, bells, ... more
Read moreHow Often Should Kids Eat Fast Food?
Four quick tips to help your family make healthier fast food choices. By: Jodie Shield, MED, RDN Friends, I have to get something off my registered dietitian nutritionist chest. Fast food doesn’t really bother me. Of course, it’s greasy and salty. Yes, the portions are outrageously large with enough calories ... more
Read more10 Easter Treats Under 225 Calories
Find out how many calories are in your Easter Basket. By: Jodie Shield, RDN Why does the Easter Bunny bring candy? Given that he’s a rabbit, carrots would seem more appropriate. Nevertheless, come Easter morning there’s no hiding the fact that your child’s basket will be filled with traditional sweets. ... more
Read moreGo Fish! 5 Tips for Getting Kids to Take a Bite
How to get your kids hooked on fish and lure them toward a lifetime of healthy eating. By: Jodie Shield, RD Is your family eating seafood twice a week? According to the most recent Dietary Guidelines, eating about 8 ounces of a variety of seafood each week is healthy for ... more
Read more10 Healthy Breakfasts Under 10 Minutes
Ready … Set … Breakfast is served! By: Jodie Shield, MED, RD In a rush? No time to make breakfast? Kids aren’t hungry? Sound familiar? These are some of the most common reasons why kids (and parents!) don’t eat breakfast. But breakfast is too important for anyone to skip. It ... more
Read more10 Ways to Spread the Peanut Butter Love!
How to enjoy peanut butter without the jelly! By: Jodie Shield, RDN March is National Peanut Month – time to go nuts and spread the peanut butter love! Kids and adults love peanut butter, and that’s a good thing. Peanut butter naturally contains heart-healthy fat and the hunger-fighting dynamic duo ... 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 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
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