Eat the Good Stuff
Top 5 Fiber-Rich Foods (and how to get kids to eat ‘em)
Registered Dietitian Jaimie Davisrecommends 25-30 grams of fiber per day for adults and children. But before you stock up on cardboard crackers and gritty powder supplements, know that there are hundreds of whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and fortified foods, from cereals to snacks, that you and your child won’t have to choke down. To keep [...]
Energy Foods
During physical activities like sports and outdoor play, young children use more energy per pound of body weight than teens or adults. Keeping healthful snacks on hand and regularly including high-energy, nutritious foods with meals can mean the difference between an energetic player and a worn-out couch potato. A – Avocados are not only rich [...]
7 Secrets from the Sneaky Chef
Kids love roller coasters. Moms don’t — well, at least not the ones that take place inside our homes! I’m talking about the “spike and crash” syndrome that describes the rapid ups and downs of children’s blood sugar levels when they eat too much sugar and overly processed carbs, especially on an empty stomach. Foods [...]