LEAN Blog
Spring is in the air – the sun is shining, the flowers are blooming and the kids are sneezing . . . What?!? You begin noticing some other symptoms: Nasal congestion Runny nose with clear mucus Itchy nose Crease across the top of the nose from constant wiping Excessive sneezing Itchy, watery, red eyes Chronic [...]
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Baby food doesn’t have to come in jars! You can make baby food at home, and it’s not difficult. Baby food is simply strained, pureed, or mashed adult food, just a different version of the food you prepare for yourself. Here are three good reasons for making your own baby food: You know what’s in [...]
If you are like most parents, at one time or another you have been confused by your doctor’s diagnosis; “according to the charts, your child is about ten pounds overweight. She is in the 50th percentile in height, yet she is in the 85th for weight, and her BMI is 18.3.” However, before you begin [...]
Sipping on nutrition packed juices and smoothies throughout the day is a great way to increase fruit and veggie intake as well as provide a steady fuel supply to your body. As more people are experimenting new recipes and making their own veggie juices and smoothies, it brings up the question, “Which is better? Juicing [...]
If you missed this recent segment on 60 minutes about is called Is Sugar Toxic, you should take the time to watch it (link below). In Dr. Sears’ LEAN Start, LEAN Expectations and Prime-Time Health, we talk about the importance of avoiding process sugar whenever possible. This Is Sugar Toxic segment by 60 minutes only [...]
Did you know that many of the foods we eat resemble the body part or organ they help? Here are a few examples. The carotene in carrots helps protect and improve your eye sight, and when you look at a carrot that has been sliced, it looks like the human eye. Just like your heart, [...]
Having time-outs for children when they’re cranky or misbehaving can calm them down and drastically change their attitude. Time-outs also give you the confidence as a parent to be in control of your children’s behavior. Follow these steps for a successful time-out to keep your children’s behavior in line. Make sure all the adults and [...]
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, you should be thinking about how you can show your kids love without all those sweet treats. Consider this yummy Valentine’s Day breakfast smoothie! It will give your kids some nutrients before they get all those sugary treats later in the day at school. It’s sure to be [...]
Kids learn quickly by example. Your behaviors and attitudes have a huge impact on your children. You are their role model, so it’s very important that in everything you do, you keep in mind that your children are continuously learning from you. This can be a great way to set good examples for your kids, [...]
