Posted in Nutrition for Kids on Dec 8th, 2011
The days of following the standard USDA food pyramid for our children’s health may be over. While it has been updated in recent years, it shows that children in other parts of the world are much healthier than those in the United States. In our society of instant gratification, teaching our children how to eat [...]
Posted in Family Health, Fitness for Kids, Nutrition for Kids on Oct 27th, 2011
Obesity is on the rise at an alarming rate, especially where our kids are concerned. You see it on every TV show and in all of the papers—everyone seems to be talking about it, yet there are no signs of it slowing down. Nutrition is a major part of the solution; however, getting our kids [...]
Posted in Family Health, Nutrition for Kids on Oct 6th, 2011
With all the worries about childhood obesity these days it is more important than ever to be sure that your kids are on the right nutritional path. When you give your kids healthy snacks it will help to ensure that they are building correct eating habits and developing a taste for all things healthy. Unfortunately [...]
Posted in Nutrition for Kids on Sep 17th, 2011
It’s a time when the leaves turn gold and red, the air turns crisp and cool, and the ghosts and goblins start prancing around the neighborhood. It’s a great time to get the family together to come up with costume ideas, create decorations for the house, and come up with ways to spook the neighbors [...]
Posted in Fitness for Kids, Nutrition for Kids on Aug 20th, 2011
Children love picnics—the novelty of eating on the ground, nibbling goodies using their hands, and devouring snack-sized portions never gets old. Picnicking is a perfect activity for clear or sunny days, especially after a too-cold winter or stiflingly hot summer. Below are some tips to put together a fun-filled picnic in no time. Pack the [...]
Posted in Nutrition for Kids on May 16th, 2011
Every child knows that a boring snack is a big “no-no.” But with some basic food items and a bit of creativity, you and your child can whip up Vegan snacks that are colorful, healthy, tasty and certain to appeal to even the pickiest palate. Here are some fun and simple snacks that you can [...]
Posted in Family Health, Nutrition for Kids on May 11th, 2011
While the increases in the costs of food and another drought in Ethiopia mean that emergency food supplements are having to be made smaller we, in the west, still have an obesity epidemic to confront. Some blame poor education, some blame the fast and convenience food manufacturers while some brave souls even go so far [...]
Posted in Nutrition for Kids on May 8th, 2011
A lot parents may confess, in fact, that their kids eat healthier than they do. Putting a lot of energy into making your kids eat and drink in a healthy way can sometimes make you a little lazy when it comes to your own diet. You can relax a little on a few things because [...]
Posted in Family Health, Nutrition for Kids on Apr 14th, 2011
When it comes to health and wellness, quite often your eyes get left out. Sure, we go to the opticians and get our eyes checked out every six months – but are you really taking good care of your eyes? If not, you could be at risk of a number of health problems which are [...]
Posted in Family Health, Nutrition for Kids on Apr 4th, 2011
There is no way that any parent can control exactly what it is that their kids are going to eat and drink. Kids are just gone too long for most of the part of the day – and they are always getting themselves into things that they perhaps shouldn’t. You can pack a kids lunch, [...]