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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 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 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 moreTrick 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 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 moreDe-Gassing Strategies For Beans
How to eat the musical fruit without the toot! By: Jodie Shield, RDN Alright, after all of my bean stories and Tuscan White Bean and Plum Tomato Soup recipe, a lot of you have politely asked about the “aromatic” side effect of beans – gas. There I said it! Beans ... 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 moreTry It. You’ll Like It!
How I Get My Kids To Take A Taste. Guest Post By: Jennifer Seyler, RDN This year’s National Nutrition Month theme is “Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right.” Sounds easy, but not if you have preschoolers in the house; just getting them to take a taste is a challenge! From vegetables, to ... 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
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