As children grow and develop, nutrition plays a big role. Vitamins, Minerals, Macronutrients, Micronutrients…How do you know they are getting what they need? Regular check-ups help and it is always a good idea to seek professional advice if you suspect deficiencies. But, here are some signs to be aware of that could indicate nutritional deficiencies……
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Using Brain Food To Help Kids Focus + Ideas Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Food = Fuel Food is fuel – and for growing kids getting the right type of fuel for their bodies can make the difference between waking up with energy and getting through a sluggish day at school. There’s an entire menu of brain rich foods that can help improve your child’s performance at school, increase…
FRUIT SOLUTIONS: Easy ways to get your kids eating more fruit!
Kids in general, aren’t getting enough servings of fruit per day. Fruit to kids can seem boring, not very tasty, and just not cool. However, there is a way to combat this problem. We’ve searched the interwebs to find the best tricks to try, to get more servings of fruit into the diets of your…
Immune System Boosting Snacks for Kids
An article posted by WebMD with commentary from A. Heitlinger MD, chair of the American Academy of Pediatrics section on gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition, explores 5 healthy snacks and 5 healthy habits parents can begin instilling in their children. While some suggestions such as Keifer and Green Vegetables may not be exciting treats for your…
5 GREAT apps to Teach Kids about Nutrition
It seems that our little ones are always on their iPads or smart phones, or tablets, playing games and zoning out. For us as parents, it can be a welcome break to focus on some work, chores or just a meal in peace, however there is always a guilty part of us thinking it’s a…
Top Cold Fighting Foods For Kids
It’s that time of year again when the weather chills and you become trapped inside with germs. A.K.A cold and flu season. Now is the time to start pumping up your kids’ immunity with these top cold fighting foods… Top Cold Fighting Foods For Kids Veggies Telling your kids to eat their veggies isn’t just…
Kids Living With Food Allergies
Did you know 1 out of every 25 kids has a food allergy? It is a growing problem, but what is it like for the children actually living with this issue? In this video, kids speak candidly about living with food allergies and what they wish we knew. Alexander plays football and rides his bike…
Using Kid’s Natural Curiosity To Spark Healthier Food Choices
Beecher’s Pure Food Kids Foundation performs an experiment. In this video, they present kids with food packages and have them look over the ingredients, many unpronounceable and unrecognizable. Americans are in the midst of a public health crisis…”spending 90% of their food budget on processed foods.” ~Eric Sholosser, Fast Food Nation Red 40, Blue 1,…
How Fast Food Ads Affect Your Kids
A study reported by HealthDay is showing the impact of fast-food television ads geared toward children. “The more often kids watched TV channels that advertised children’s fast-food meals, the more often their families went to the restaurants running the ads, the new study found.” The study included children aged 3-7 and their parents. Parents were…
Teaching Your Kids About Germs
Whether sitting down for lunch or just getting home from school, washing hands and staying clean is essential to a child’s health. But, how can you make your children understand about something invisible like germs and microbes? With a cute video about Germy The Germ, of course! Grab your kids and sit down for a…