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Kids Aren’t Buying into Healthy Eating

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Childhood obesity has caused education and society rethink the way that children eat and play. Even Shaq has addressed the issue of exercise and nutrition. School cafeterias are covered with healthy eating posters and pictures of pop stars drinking milk and eating fruits and vegetables. It is estimated that the government spends as much as $1 billion dollars each year to distribute videos, posters, and lessons that address healthy lifestyles. Although various education and incentive programs have been developed to lure kids into better foods, studies show that the programs are not very effective. One study conducted gave free fruits … Continue reading →

How To Get Your Kids To Eat Healthy

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Okay, there probably isn’t one answer to the question: How do I get my kids to want to eat healthy foods? Different strokes for different folks, and all that. What works for one kid may not work for another — even in the same family. But here are some tricks to try to get your kids to love the foods that are good for them! Talk to your kids about what each food does for them. I’ll always remember that “carrots make your eyes sparkle” (in other words, are good for vision) and pizza crusts would make my hair curly. … Continue reading →

Nine Quick Ways To Be Healthy

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Get ten minutes of natural sunlight every day. Not only is sunshine a natural mood booster, it can help your internal clock stay regular. Try to get your ten minutes in during the brightest part of the day, but be sure to wear your sunblock. Make sure you get some Stone Age time every day. That means turn off your cell phone, turn off the television, and shut down the computer. Use your Stone Age time for something healthy, like a family walk or some gentle stretching. Think you’re too easily distracted? Try setting a time limit on your internet … Continue reading →

How To Shop Healthy

Want to give your shopping cart an overhaul? Remodel the foods in your cabinets and fridge? Start with these tips for healthy shopping. Don’t shop when you’re hungry. This is an old rule, but one well worth remembering. Everything looks good when you’re hungry! Don’t shop when you’re stressed or depressed. You may be more likely to give in to unhealthy impulse purchases. Make a list and make it organized. If you’ve been to the same store for years, you have a good idea of where everything is. Organize your list based on where things are in the store — … Continue reading →

Quick Tips For Healthier Desserts

Your favorite desserts don’t have to be unhealthy! The Families.com Food Blog is full of delicious (and healthy) recipes to satisfy your sweet tooth and your dedication to a healthy lifestyle. Here are some quick tips to make your desserts healthier. Skip the frosting/icing and whipped topping. Top your cakes and cheesecakes with whatever fruit is in season. Create a rainbow of healthy fruit using red strawberries, orange cantaloupe, yellow pineapple or peaches, green kiwifruit or grapes, blueberries, and dark red cherries or grapes. Making a layer cake? Use sugar-free jam or preserves for that middle layer, instead of sugary … Continue reading →

Nutrition For Cancer Survivors

Regardless of which cancer treatment you choose, your body needs fuel to fight the disease. The side effects of various cancer treatments can be worse if you aren’t eating right. Your body needs enough food, and it needs the right kind of foods. Be sure you are meeting your body’s basic calorie needs. For people with cancer, you need approximately 15 calories per pound of weight. If you weigh 150 pounds when healthy, you need 2250 calories per day. Have you lost weight during your illness? Add an extra 500 calories daily to your diet to help your body return … Continue reading →

Let’s Talk Pregnancy – Ten Awesome, Easy Snack Options

If you are anything like I am during pregnancy, hunger has the tendency to hit you out of nowhere. If you’re really like me, then the sudden onset of intense hunger brings on horrible heartburn and nausea. I learned right away to keep small, quick snacks at the ready for just such an occasion. Here are my ten favorite, ready-to-go, grab-it snacks that kept me healthy and not hungry, in no particular order: 1. Almonds – This was my favorite easy-snack. They are full of protein and healthy fats, and always curbed my hunger with a simple handful. You can … Continue reading →

The Let’s Talk Pregnancy Blog Top Ten: Prenatal Eating Tips

This quick list will help you to make sure you get optimum nutrition during your pregnancy with ease. As long as you remember these ten simple things, you should have no trouble maintaining a healthy pregnancy, barring any unforeseen complications such as preeclampsia, etc. Along with your prenatal supplements, there are certain things that your baby will need to get from you while in utero. You could even print out this list and tape it to your refrigerator for a quick reference before snacking. Without further ado, here are the top ten tips to prenatal eating: TEN: If you don’t … Continue reading →

Making Healthy Choices At Parties

New Year’s Eve! Time to celebrate! And that usually means time to eat, too. Believe it or not, there are party foods out there that have great health benefits. Applesauce and apples are a great source of fiber. Eat the skin if you can — it’s a great source of quercetin, which can help prevent heart disease. Cheese is full of calcium and protein. Get the most health benefit from hard cheeses, rather than soft ones. Cranberry sauce, just like cranberry juice, can be great for fighting bacteria that cause urinary tract infections. Dark chocolate is all the rage these … Continue reading →

The Health Problem with Cooking Shows

You may be surprised I am going into food issues on a health blog, however so much of our health depends on the way we fuel our bodies. It is no secret that we are eating worse than ever, and more of it than any other generation has in the past. Home cooked meals are becoming more rare, but when they do occur even the home cook can make crucial mistakes when trying to prepare a healthy meal. Cooking shows can inspire these mistakes by labeling something “healthy”, when indeed it is not! Cooking shows have been out there for … Continue reading →