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Archive for September, 2011
Breakfast is an important way to start your child’s busy day. Many studies have proven that regular breakfast-skippers lack nutritional intake throughout the day. Furthermore, skipping breakfast can trigger poor behavior. Children who eat regular breakfasts are more likely to be more focused, less anxious, calm, and are able to learn more effectively. In addition, [...]
When it comes to keeping our kids healthy, watching food portions and avoiding too much TV are two key factors. Practicing healthy portion sizes and limiting television time can prevent obesity and will support healthy, happy bodies. Portion control is a lifestyle choice. Kids model their parents’ behaviors, so it’s important that you practice portion [...]
A nutritional perk that is a boon for busy parents and picky little eaters is the fact that if your child dislikes one food, chances are he or she has other favorites that contain the same nutrients. This perk is called “crossover.” Fruits, grains, and dairy products will provide your child with everything a vegetable [...]
1. The diet is metabolically unsound. Most diets today focus on calorie-restriction, but our bodies end up rejecting this idea. When calories are suddenly cut drastically, the body thinks it’s starving and works to protect its set fat point by slowing down metabolism to try and store fat, rather than burning it. 2. The diet [...]
When referring to food, the term “organic” means that the food has been grown in safe and healthy soil, using natural fertilizers and are free of synthetic pesticides or additives. In order for a foods to be labeled “certified organic,” the land that grew the food must have been pesticide free for at least three [...]
