Recipes and Posts Tagged children
Hard 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 moreEat Fish and Reel in the Health Benefits
By: Jodie Shield, RD Most of us regard seafood as grown-up food, but studies show that kids can benefit from eating fish, too. Seafood provides an excellent source of high-quality, easily digestible protein that will help your child grow and stave off infections. Seafood is also low in calories, ... more
Read moreWhat a Catch!
How to get your kids hooked on fish and lure them toward a lifetime of healthy eating. By: Jodie Shield, RD Every summer my three kids look forward to trekking to Northern Michigan and fishing with their dad and uncles. The expedition’s highlight is when Uncle Mike transforms ... more
Read moreKids Unplugged
By: Jodie Shield, MED, RDN Whether your child is in preschool or high school, one thing is for certain — it is time for you to seize the remote and take control. Reducing the amount of time your child or teen spends with media will have a positive impact on his ... 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
Read moreTips to Help Kids Beat the Heat and Eat Healthy
By: Jodie Shield, RD Scorching heat. Sticky humidity. When the temperature soars, kids’ appetites often take a dive. During the warm-weather months, kids run around outdoors and play for longer hours, which often distracts them from eating or makes them too tired to eat. To make sure your ... more
Read moreCereal Rules as the Breakfast of Weight Loss Champions
By: Jodie Shield, RD Did you know that the “biggest losers” in terms of weight loss are breakfast eaters? It’s true. According to the National Weight Control Registry (www.nwcr.ws), a research group that studies how individuals have succeed at long-term weight loss, 78 percent of the 5000 people in ... more
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