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A hot topic in recent years, due to the childhood obesity epidemic, flavored milk (chocolate, vanilla, strawberry). Is the additional sugar less of a concern than the lack of calcium intake? Read on to udderstand this controversy. Flavored milk is … Continue reading
Research has clearly shown that eating too much fat causes weight gain due to excess calorie intake. Carbohydrates (sigh!), this poor nutrient category sure has taken its share of abuse. Everything from no-carb to low-carb to only-brown-carbs has circulated through … Continue reading
Now that the party is over, what do you do with all that CANDY?? Halloween has come and gone, but one thing remains, piles and piles of CANDY! Check out the ingredients and you will not only find sugar, but … Continue reading
Suggestions to combat the initiation of picky eating and other diet pitfalls. Preschool marks the start of a child’s independence. Toddlers become “big kids,” yearning to do things all by themselves. Preschool children constantly test the boundaries their parents provide, … Continue reading
Reading ingredient information is the key to understand what is in our food. It is important to understand the nutritional breakdown or the “Nutrition Facts,” but truly, the best way to know what we are putting in our bodies is … Continue reading
Keeping your kids entertained over summer break is a real challenge! Get them off the couch by proposing a picnic. Now, if you’re thinking hot dogs, potato salad, and fried chips, think again! You’ll be surprised how delicious and easy … Continue reading
Just last summer, USDA launched MyPlate, a revamp of the old food guide pyramid which seemed to create consumer confusion. Rather than a pyramid, the “plate” depicts nutritional know-how in one image. At first sight, the plate shows the five … Continue reading
Fall is here, the leaves are changing, and the smell of apples is in the air. Local produce is beaming with color from delicious red apples, to bright orange pumpkins, to dark purple eggplants. Many local communities have fall festivals … Continue reading
OId McDonald has taken a note from our good friend Johnny Appleseed. The fast food powerhouse has unfolded a three-part plan to promote healthy nutrition and active lifestyles starting with our most valuable resource, our children. By incorporating apples into … Continue reading
As most of us know, the rise of obesity in the United States can be characterized as both rapid and extensive. It is often referred to as the “obesity epidemic.” Epidemic, refers to a disease, which spreads both rapidly and … Continue reading