Feeding Kids and You
This site is intended to provide timely reviews of news and recent research that pertain to the health and nutritional wellbeing of children and adults. It provides practical suggestions on planning earth-friendly school lunches, promotes breakfast and offers tips to encourage health eating behaviors. Questions are encouraged and comments are welcome.
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Mar 03, 12 10:51AMEven more than another 15 minutes of sleep, your child needs a protein based breakfast to assure the best focus during tests -- be it SATs, ACTs, Mid Terms, or a Final Exam.
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For Families with Food Sensitivities Check out AllergyEats, a Free, Online Restaurant Rating ServiceAug 25, 11 11:10AMDon't let food allergies cause undue stress when you want to eat out. Families faced with concerns about food allergies or intolerances can go to AllergyEats, a website that rates the responsiveness o f...
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May 17, 11 07:40PMPicking a nourishing, tasty and healthy cereal isn't all that hard. Just stay away from cereals that are unnaturally colorful and full of sugar rather than nutritionally valuable ingredients, most not ably...
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Mar 30, 11 05:55AMChildren who eat lots of fast food are at greater risk for obesity, but you can choose healthier options at most fast food chains. The Rudd Center analyzed and ranked children's fast food meals based on...
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Mar 29, 11 11:10AMAccording to the American Dietetic Association (ADA), the following foods, nutrients and eating behaviors are positively associated with childhood overweight: calorically sweetened beverages, includin g...
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Mar 29, 11 09:06AMJoin parents and health professionals across the country who are championing healthier school meals. Sign the Petition to be delivered by Center for Science in the Public Interest.
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Jan 06, 11 10:55AMCanned tuna remains popular even though it contains the most common source of mercury in our diet. Testing by Consumer Reports’ confirms that white (albacore) tuna contains higher levels of merc ury...
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Jan 02, 11 05:38AMA Wordpress Analysis of this blog shows that it has a strong pull with writing that lasts. Thanks to everyone who visited and left better informed. Here's wishing you a healthy new year--pass it on.
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Dec 12, 10 08:10AMSome ideas for healthy lunches with an emphasis on whole foods from Cooking Light magazine. And a link to get daily menu ideas for family dinners, too.
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Nov 29, 10 01:46PMNuts are a heart healthy snack and a great protein option unless you or your child have a known allergy to this food. It seems that even those with a potentially life threatening reaction to one or mo re...
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