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Seven Tips for Getting Kids to Eat Vegetables!
Got a picky eater refusing to eat vegetables? Discover the secrect to raising a healthy eater and veggie-lover. By: Jodie Shield, MEd, RDN The number one question parents ask me is . . . “How do I get my child to eat vegetables?” So this week, I wanted to give you ... more
Read moreWhat is the Mediterranean Diet?
Discover why the Mediterranean Diet is the world’s healthiest way of eating and best overall diet. By: Jodie Shield, RDN, MEd Olive oil. Ripe tomatoes. Feta cheese. Red Wine. The Mediterranean Diet is anything but a diet! It’s a delicious lifestyle based on fresh ingredients and the traditional cuisine of ... 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 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 moreStock Up on Beat-the-Heat Meals
Cool tips for stocking your kitchen with four healthy summer meals! By: Jodie Shield, RDN Scorching heat. Sticky humidity. If you can’t stand the heat . . . get out of the kitchen! But your family is hungry, so what do you do? No sweat. These four “cook-less” meals can ... more
Read moreFive Grilling Tips for Healthy Barbecues
Fire up the grill – it’s barbecue season! By Jodie Shield, RDN Hey, moms! How would you like to take a vacation from cooking? Now that I’ve got your undivided attention, let me share a little secret with you. After 27 years of marriage, there’s one thing I know for ... more
Read moreLet’s Do Dinner!
Five tips for making mealtime family time. By: Jodie Shield, RDN March is National Nutrition Month and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages all families to make a commitment to eating more meals together and “Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right.” How can you possibly squeeze dinner into your family ... more
Read moreDessert Please! But It Is Breakfast Time!
Tips for feeding toddlers and celebrating Opposite Day – January 25th! Guest post by: Jennifer Seyler, RD As a registered dietitian, I understand the importance of eating a variety of foods and the desire to consume foods in moderation, no matter what type of food it is. I also understand ... more
Read moreHelp! My Child Will Only Eat One Food
Tips for surviving those toddler food jags! Guest Post By Laura Hoover, RD When my son was a baby, he was a great eater. He’d eat pretty much anything I put in front of him. All those tricks-of-the-trade I had learned in my nutrition classes were working! I was a ... more
Read moreTop Ten Table Manners for Kids
The holidays are here! Time to help your kids brush up on their table manners By: Jodie Shield, RD When my son, Michael, was five, kindergarten met for only a couple of hours in the afternoon (a so called half-day!). That was fine by Michael, because he and his best ... more
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