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Tips for Packing Healthy Lunches for Kids

Most of us know the basics of good nutrition: Say yes to whole foods and say no to processed “foods.” But once kids get involved—picky eaters that they can be—it can be a little challenging to feed them healthy lunches and snacks that... Continue reading...

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Cook Up the Fun with Chef Cat Cora and the Muppets

We love celebrity chef Cat Cora around here. And we also love Muppets. (Who doesn’t?) So marry the two for a healthy cause? Swoon! If you’d like to get your kids interested in cooking and nutrition, you can’t go wrong with these online... Continue reading...

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Drink Smart to Cut Those Holiday Calories!

The holidays are full of delicious temptations. Holiday parties, family gatherings: Food is always front and center. And if you’re like me and are trying to lose that last bit of pregnancy weight or at least trying to maintain during the season,... Continue reading...

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Stop Shakin’ the Salt

Remember your teenage years? When you could eat fast-food daily and not have it affect your waistline because your metabolism was a crazy beast? When worrying about sodium intake was a thing of the future? It turns out that less salt for teenagers translates... Continue reading...

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Fun with Food: Teaching Kids About Nutrition

We are what we eat, and the earlier we teach that lesson, the better! In a study reported in the National Institutes of Health, researchers found that kids consumed up to 120 percent more empty calories than appropriate for their body’s needs and under-consumed... Continue reading...

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No-Guilt Thanksgiving Eats!

Turkey Day is upon us! And like most Americans, I’m looking forward to all of the yummy holiday goodies. However, I really don’t want overindulgence to halt my weight-loss progress, so I’m going to try to keep it all in moderation.... Continue reading...

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Ding Dong! Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Are Here!

Aside from the lack of sleep, the biggest challenge of being a new parent is finding time to take care of yourself. Babies are demanding little buggers, and exercise, cooking and even showering sometimes have to take a backseat. (OK, often have to take... Continue reading...

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Filling Little Bellies

Feeding a baby is a no-brainer: It’s either formula or breast milk. But feeding larger kiddos can be a bit of a challenge! How can you guide your kids in a healthy eating direction? Alyse Levine, MS, RD, LIVESTRONG.COM nutrition adviser and founder... Continue reading...

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Healthy Brown-Bag School Lunches

With schools not having the best reputation for healthy lunch options these days, it’s a no-brainer to pack a brown bag filled with healthy goodies for your little ones as they head to school. But what can you pack that’s both unique and... Continue reading...

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Baby Food 101

We all know how important nutrition is for little ones, but many moms are intimidated by the daunting task of making homemade baby food. Thankfully, Amy Nelms, Nutritional Nanny from MMMunch.com is here to help! She helps busy parents feed their kids... Continue reading...

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