Kids spend a lot of time at school. Movement and physical activity can be an essential part of learning and brain development. Could it be that recess is not an excess, but a necessity? Aside from physical development, here are some reasons why recess is important: Often Main Source of Exercise In addition to the…
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7 Ways to Make Exercise Fun For Kids
Exercise Fun For Kids and The Whole Family 1.Add Fun Tricks That Work The Imagination Metro Parent says, It’s important to establish the habits early on, experts say, and to do it in a way that grabs attention. In local kid-geared health programs, Foco gets children moving by pumping high-energy music, having them “swim” the backstroke…
Eye Opener: The ‘Where Does Your Child’s Food Come From’ Infographic
We love a good infographic, but few more important than one which can visually illustrate where exactly the majority of the food you feed your children is coming from. We all know the dangers and increasing use of chemicals in foods, and the blurring line between farm fresh food and production line foods. Hopefully with…
The Shocking Facts About Childhood Obesity
Did you know? 1 in 3 are overweight! 33% Watch more than 3 hours of TV Portion sizes have become 2-5x bigger Childhood obesity is a growing problem. But, there are some simple solutions. Less Pop More Water Healthier Food Choices Longer Periods of Active Play From Visually. Physical complications of Childhood Obesity via The…
The 10 Best Snacks for Kids!
Toss out the junk food and start making snack time fun again! See how these 20 kid-friendly ingredients can turn into healthy homemade snacks. Try the low calorie snack recipes that will keep your kids happy and healthy. In no particular order… 1. Baked Sweet Potato Fries Soft, tasty, and so much better for you…
Healthy Halloween!
Halloween is the Perfect Time to Play With Your Food The mayoclinic.org has published a new article arguing that Halloween can be fun with or without candy. They argue you can avoid the candy and still enjoy the spirit of the holiday by tapping into your creative side. According to them “The trick is play…
How Parents Can Fight the Childhood Obesity Epidemic
A turkey sandwich is not always just a turkey sandwich. While one person may eat fresh sliced turkey on whole wheat bread with mustard, lettuce, and tomato, another may eat processed turkey loaf with mayonnaise and bacon … two completely different sandwiches with two completely different effects on the waistline. It’s a commonality often overlooked…
How to Keep Child Athletes Eating Healthy During Training.
SuperKids Nutrition recently interviewed Nancy Clark M.S., RD renowned sports dietitian and author about how to keep child athletes eating healthy during training. In her interview she stresses the importance of meal planning, healthy snacking, and avoiding unnecessary sports drinks that can be loaded with sugar. Nancy puts the bulk of the responsibility on the…
Why You Need to Give Your Baby Vitamin D
Breastmilk is the preferred nutrition source for the first year of life, but it doesn’t measure up when it comes to Vitamin D. While many breastfed infants are able to retain additional vitamin D through routine sun exposure, “published reports of cases of vitamin D deficiency rickets among breastfed infants in the United States caused…
How to Teach Your Kids about food allergies
Clear communication is the only way to help your child understand their food allergy and how to stay safe. For young children especially, it is necessary that they know about their allergies so as to stay safe when they are away from you but around food. Explain to your child that there are some foods…