As a dietitian who spends considerable time thinking about children’s’ health, there is no doubt in my mind that key to a lifetime of healthy living is combating childhood obesity. Depressing results from a recent study on contestants in the popular television show, The Biggest Loser, reinforce
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The key to eating healthy is eating food that tastes good. From the youngest of babies, we learn that food that doesn’t taste good isn’t worth swallowing. Whenever we work with clients, regardless of the issue, we focus on eating a diet of food that the child
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This dip takes only minutes to make, is healthy and tastes divine. You might just be the life of the party. Serve with tortilla chips, pita wedges or even toasted bread. ARTICHOKE BEAN DIP 2 jars of artichokes (about 24oz.) 1 can of cannellini beans 1 bunch
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With all the joy and family time approaching during holidays comes a lot of food. Pretty much any time with holidays brings a lot of food. It takes a lot of discipline to keep from overeating when we’re surrounded by food for days at at time–in the
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Want your kids to eat healthier? Sometimes it’s only a matter of putting healthy food right in front of them. And while this sounds obvious, recent research shows just how much the food right in front of our faces matters. Consider this from researchers from Cornell University and
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May brings the beginning of popsicle season in Chicago, a great, healthy treat when homemade. You can use something as simple as paper cups as a mold or buy them at many stores or on Amazon. Tropical Pops 6 oz orange juice or skim milk 3-4
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With the arrival of spring sports comes a renewed fury for the so-called “soccer snack moms.” For the one hour that kids run loose on the field, whole committees of moms are organized around the snacks. There are even families with whole coolers ready with grub for
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