June is National Dairy Month and a great reminder that we need to help kids develop strong bones and good eating habits to ensure their bones stay strong. Dairy is so important because it is the main source of vitamin D and calcium for most kids. Bon...
Did anyone see Super Nanny last week. She had her hands full helping a family with not one but two sets of kids make healthy eating choices!Super Nanny was right on target with her healthy tips!Super Nanny noticed that the kids did not eat any fruits ...
I have reported on vitamin D levels and kids in previous blogs. vitamin D is so important for kids bones and teeth and may also help to prevent cancer.This is the first nationally representative study of vitamin D levels and children. Children's Hosp...
I wanted to share with you a chance to have some fun, promote healthy snacks for kids AND support the World Wildlife Fund this Halloween.Hershey’s and Organic Valley want to spread the word about milk in single serve, shelf stable cartons, and encourag...
This Monday make over your fridge. Switch whole milk with skim, and sugary soft drinks with pure 100%fruit juices. Make sure there is plenty of drinking available. Ditch the processed foods and fill your fridge with fresh produce.Mondays are a great ...
We have heard alot of talking about minimizing sugary drinks. But, what about fruit juice for kids?It is always best for kids to get their fruit by eating it. When they drink fruit juice, it will have a concentrated dose of natural fruit sugar (fruct...
Sugary drinks are a concern because often kids will drink them instead of drinking fluids that will help their body:
water to hydrate the body
milk or lactose free milk products that provide much needed calcium
Sugary drinks are also high in empt...
A new study has finally been able to show a definite link to sugary drinks and childhood obesity.I don't think many of us our surprised by this. It seems like common sense that soda (sugary drinks) is not a healthy choice for kids and we know it is ...
Is your child seeing the ads for energy drinks and asking you to add them to your grocery list?I just an article about the effects of energy drinks on kids. To read all the facts and studies listed, read the full article.Here are some key points you s...
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Thanks to Jason at 1-877myjuicer.com, I was able to host a giveaway for a Free Lexen Healthy Electric Fruit and Veggie Juicer ($149 value). I've got to say thank ...