Stephen Pont, a Texas pediatrician struggled with his weight as a child. “What I remember most is the brand Del Monte, and they had a line of products called Del Monte Lite, so my friends would sometimes tease me by calling me Del Ponte heavy.”Pont said. Like all kids, Pont never questioned the sugary cereals…
Nutrition
10 of the Worst Halloween Treats for Your Kids
As you gear up to trick or treat with your kids this Halloween, keep in mind that this is a holiday that wreaks havoc on your children’s teeth and, if you’re not careful, your waistline. Some of Halloween’s best treats play the worst tricks, much to our dismay. Womansday.com compiled a list of 10 treats…
Does Your Child Eat Healthfully & Mindfully?
Diana K. Rice is a registered dietitian and has a background in teaching children’s nutrition lessons. She recently realized that raising a child to be a healthy eater starts long before sitting down at the dinner table. She wrote a simple and effective article earlier this month about starting your child down the healthy path….
How Much Protein Does A Toddler Need?
Not too much. A pediatric dietitian writing for parents.com has said “There seems to be a link between high dietary protein in the first 24 months of life and a higher risk of being overweight or obese later in life.” The studies in question had one critical detail, being that the only type of protein…
Training Our Kids to Love Healthy Eating
Sound nutrition plays a decisive role in every child’s physical and mental development. Kids can love healthy foods as much as they love candy or ice cream. It all depends on how they are introduced to healthy eating habits. Food&Health So, how can we help children love healthy foods? Create a Positive Sphere of Influence…
Food Allergies in Babies. What You Need to Know.
Incidences of allergic diseases such as asthma and eczema are becoming common place, particularly in the west. Food allergies used to be a medical curiosity but now almost every classroom has at least one child suffering from a food allergy. Babies with eczema are more likely to develop food allergies. Allergies cause your immune system…
New Trick to Get Kids to Eat Vegetables
Kids can be picky about just about anything. From certain clothes, to ice cream flavors, to tv shows, it can be a struggle to keep up with constantly changing likes and dislikes. However, a recent trick can help parents make dinnertime less of a battle of wits. An article on Huffington Post highlights research from…
New Study Says Nutrition Education Should Begin Much Earlier
Many experts agree that preschool is an important part of early childhood development. Learning to socialize, adhere to a schedule, and learn age appropriate lesson plans are all crucial elements of a child’s opportunity for success. Now research is showing that parents and teachers should begin imparting nutrition knowledge to children as young as 3…
The 3 Hidden Dangers of Fruit Juice for Kids
We all know of the benefits of fruit and the juices they contain, and the enormous benefit they can provide to a growing body. However we can easily be fooled into thinking that store bought juices are a ‘healthy’ option over soft drinks and over beverages. Marketing plays a major role in this, and the…
Can Children be Trained to Like Certain Foods?
Are American parents making too many nutritional excuses for their kids? One look at children’s food habits around the globe and that seems to be the case. While some Americans are in the midst of a “real food” movement involving school lunch standards, processed foods, animal treatment standards, and GMOs, the French, for example, are…