Tag Archives: Nutrition

Family Mealtime Recipes and Ideas

Posted on October 8, 2012

With hectic schedules, family meals are often the first to go. Between all of the family activities, who has time to sit down for a family meal, let alone prepare one? But taking the time to eat together can make … Continue reading →

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Kids and Veggies: An Unlikely Partnership (Giveaway)

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Marcine Braun, MS, RD

This giveaway is no longer accepting entries. Congrats to this week’s winner, Laura! There’s a reason there are so many tips and suggestions, message boards and books to help parents encourage their kids to eat vegetables. It’s a challenge. But … Continue reading →

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Myths and Misconceptions About Fitness, Food and Health (Giveaway)

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Judith Hilgers, RN, BSN

This giveaway is no longer accepting entries. Congrats to this week’s winner, Bobbi! Have you tried the Atkins Diet? Maybe you’ve eaten grapefruit for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Then there’s the cabbage diet that, frankly, just sounds like a form … Continue reading →

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New Parents and Sleep: What to Expect

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Anne Eglash, MD

Ah…sleep. It seems so precious and limited when babies are young. New parents quickly learn not to take a good nights’ sleep for granted. When should breastfed babies be expected to sleep throughout the night? Sleep is a work in … Continue reading →

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The Most Important Meal of the Day

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Caroline R. Paul, MD

There’s no doubt that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. And this is especially true for kids.  Growing bodies rely on regular food intake. And studies have shown kids who don’t eat breakfast can experience behavior problems … Continue reading →

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