It’s that time of year again. Pumpkin spice lattes and mums on every front porch. Autumn is officially here and that means Halloween is right around the corner. And THAT means it’s time for parents around the country to grapple with a familiar dilemma: What to give to kids this year that won’t rot their teeth […]
Tips To Stay Healthy During Holiday Meals & Parties
The holidays are just around the corner, and that means singing carols, giving gifts, and eating copious amounts of fat and sugar! While it can feel perfectly fine and fun to be decadent over the holidays, before you know it, January first rolls around and you’ve put on 10 extra pounds! If you have been […]
Let’s Celebrate National Cocoa Day!
Well, it looks like Christmas can actually come early this year and every year, on December 13th to be exact. That’s National Cocoa Day, a time to celebrate the deliciousness – and nutritiousness – of cocoa! So why don’t you go grab a mug of hot cocoa and then come back and read the health […]
Let’s Celebrate Kids Eat Right Month!
Did you know that August was Kids Eat Right Month? The holiday was started by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Academy Foundation in an effort to arm parents with the tools and knowledge to raise healthy kids who grow up to be healthy adults. Programs focus on smart shopping, healthy eating, and […]
National Childhood Obesity Week
National Childhood Obesity Week takes place in July. This week is to help shed light on an increasing problem in this country. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, obesity affects roughly 14 million children and adolescents. While some look to the government to enact legislation to tackle the childhood obesity epidemic in […]
Best Super Foods in the Summer
Summer is one of the greatest seasons of the year. Not only can you get outdoors and be more active, you can also eat more fresh produce from local farmers and even your own garden! Of course, different seasons produce different fruits and vegetables that offer their own unique health benefits. When it comes to […]
Body-Positive Weight Management
Body positivity is a movement started by the idea that all human beings, regardless of their size, should feel good about themselves. Body positive advocates encourage others to celebrate their bodies and accept themselves the way they are, instead of trying to squeeze themselves into a physical mold that society has deemed “attractive.” But is […]