Recipes and Posts Tagged healthy snacks
8 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 moreWhat Is Clean Eating?
Get the dirt on this popular eating trend! Guest Post By: Ginger Hultin, MS, RD, CSO, LDN Clean eating. Eating “clean”. What does this mean exactly? A popular buzz word in magazines, on-line and among celebrities, this term can be confusing because it doesn’t have a set definition. Does it mean ... more
Read moreHow to Pick the Healthiest Pretzel
Stick to these 7 tips and pick a pretzel that’s a nutritional winner! By: Jodie Shield, RDN Pretzel lovers! Did you know that pretzels symbolize the marriage bond. (Ever hear of tying the knot?) Maybe that’s why so many of us have a love-hate relationship with this popular grab-and-go snack. ... more
Read moreSmile-Friendly Foods for Kids
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month! Guest Post By: Laura Chalela Hoover, RDN My son came back from school on February 14th with a backpack filled with Valentine’s cards, and of course, candy. Don’t get me started on the perceived need for kids to share candy at every holiday. ... more
Read moreTips for Introducing Peanut Butter to Your Baby
The Preschooler’s Plate: Discovering the truth about peanut butter and food allergies. Guest post by: Laura Chalela Hoover, RD Last month, Jodie shared her mouth-watering recipe for homemade peanut butter. Soon after, she and I were chatting the deliciousness of homemade peanut butter, and (in a way that only a ... more
Read moreFive Tips for Dealing with Halloween Candy Overload
How to prevent your kids from turning into candy monsters! By: Jodie Shield, RD At my house when kids chant, “Trick or treat, give me something good to eat.” You know what I say? Define good. I confess – – Halloween is a nutritional nightmare for me as a ... more
Read moreHealth by Chocolate: Top 3 Reasons to Eat It
By: Jodie Shield, RD As if anybody needs a reason to eat chocolate! But if you do, here’s the bittersweet truth about everybody’s favorite sweet stuff – – just in time for Valentine’s Day. Chocolate is . . . heart-healthy. It takes approximately 400 cocoa beans to make 1 pound of chocolate. ... more
Read moreWhat’s the Best Halloween Treat?
By: Jodie Shield, RD Will a zombie, superhero or character from Monster High be knocking on your door this Halloween? Don’t be scared, be prepared! It’s easier than ever to find Halloween treats to make kids happy while providing a health benefit. Grocery store shelves are stocked with kid-friendly favorites ... more
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