Now that we’re a few months into the school year, are you running out of ideas for packing your kids’ lunchboxes? The trick is to find healthy foods that your child likes, but also include a well-chosen treat so he or … Continue reading →
Do your children play fall sports? Even in autumn, temperatures can climb to summer-like highs during afternoon practices and games. Good hydration throughout the day can help prevent heat-related illness and help kids be at their best on the field. A … Continue reading →
Do you shop for groceries? If so, you’re the gatekeeper who decides which foods come into your pantry. Decision-making at the supermarket impacts your family’s health and budget. Here are a few tips for packing your grocery cart full of nutritious eats: … Continue reading →
Love baked goods? Most of us do. But sometimes baked treats have hidden ingredients that aren’t healthy. One of those sneaky, bad-for-you substances is aluminum, which is often found in baking powders. Some studies link aluminum to Alzheimer’s disease, so … Continue reading →
Ice cream is a perfect summertime treat, isn’t it? Sweet, creamy and oh- so-yummy! And it’s fun, because kids can scoop it out of the container themselves. But we had a problem with ice cream at our house: it was … Continue reading →
That depends. Your best bet for juice is 100% fruit juice. Fruit “drinks” often contain only 10% fruit juice and do not count as real fruit juice. They’re essentially colored water and sugar. Even 100% fruit juice is full of … Continue reading →