New school supplies, sneakers, backpack, and a lunch box–all the essentials for the start of a new school year! Schedules are hectic, but that does not mean healthy meals and snacks have to be a second thought. According to a study on dietary behaviors in school children, 45% percent of […]
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Back-to-school season is in full swing. Now that the pencils and notebooks have been bought, it is time to think about healthy breakfasts to fuel your children for a successful academic year. Students who regularly eat a healthy breakfast achieve better grades and higher test scores, especially in mathematics, and […]
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April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Because this month is centered right between two holidays associated with alcohol, St. Patrick’s Day and Cinco de Mayo, now is a great time to discuss the recommendations related to alcohol use. What are the recommendations for consuming alcohol? The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics […]
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We typically think of healthy diets when we’re dealing with a health issue, but the reality is that a healthy lifestyle is an excellent practice for anyone at any age. Our bodies require different nutrients as we age, so what we put in our bodies and how we take care […]
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As summer is coming to an end and we start thinking about the inevitable back to school shopping list, add some new groceries to your list. Believe it or not, a recent study from the 2012-2013 school year looked at elementary schools in Virginia and found that the home-packed lunches […]
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I recently had a friend ask me what her snack options were when she feeds her toddler. As with many parents, she thought products that said, “Organic” and/or “Natural” meant it was healthy. It wasn’t until I showed her the ingredients lists and food labels that she realized there had […]
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Pretty soon the streets will be lined with children and adults alike dressed as ghosts, goblins, super heroes, and princesses all clamoring at your door or Halloween party for exciting Halloween treats. Candy and chocolate are the sweets of choice for most households, but there are alternatives that are just […]
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It’s back-to-school season once again. Whether you or your little ones are starting classes, it is difficult to balance studies, after school activities, work, and kids, not to mention what you should pack for lunch. Follow some of these tips to help your morning rush run a little smoother. Prepare […]
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Nothing beats the summer heat like the taste of a cold popsicle. I have many childhood memories of making sweet, cold treats with my mother and sisters to enjoy on hot, humid Texas summer evenings. Sticky fingers and all, those memories never fade. As parents we worry about the amount […]
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I have to be honest; I am tearing up as I write this post. September has a lot of health observances, including Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. It is fitting that this morning when I went to choose my exercise clothes out of my dresser that I came across this long […]
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