Category Archives: Dietary Guidelines
Meatless Monday: Crockpot Lentil Chili
Hi everyone! Hope you had a great weekend. I spent the majority of my Sunday picking out new plants for the yard and working on cleaning things up. I got tomato and bell pepper plants (I cheat by using the … Continue reading
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Protecting Little Hearts
February is American Heart Month. Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States? I think we can all think of someone we know that has died from some type of heart disease … Continue reading
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Salmon and Potato Patties
I often times get asked about giving fish to children. I find that some parents get worried regarding mercury content. While some fish do contain mercury, it would have to be eaten in large amounts to take affect in an … Continue reading
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Exploring New Grains
Hope everyone had a great weekend . We had a blast going to the Saints game and watching them beat the Lions! Isaac did not tailgate with us, but he spent the day with his grandparents and had a blast. … Continue reading
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Bulk Up Your Child’s Diet!
How was your Labor Day? I was very happy to have the day off, but our weekend was a bit wet with Tropical Storm Lee. Thank God we didn’t have too much rain though, because we were able to work … Continue reading
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Herb Garden Update
So I love to talk about my garden. There’s something so cool about being a part of the process in growing the foods we eat…literally from the ground up. Hubby and I have had a lot of fun taking care … Continue reading
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Sports Drinks: Do our kids need them?
Sorry I haven’t been updating in a timely manner. Things have been so hectic around here! But all is well…and I have good news. I recently got a job offer that I’m really excited about . So now I’m finishing … Continue reading
Filed under Dietary Guidelines, Outdoors, Uncategorized
One a Day?
One of the most common questions I get from parents each day is whether or not their child should be taking a vitamin. It’s estimated that 30 to 40% of children are given some kind of supplement, which may include … Continue reading
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Replacing the Pyramid With a Plate
Today was a big day for nutrition! First lady Michelle Obama teamed up with the USDA to release the new icon that would replace the ever familiar Food Guide Pyramid. Although the pyramid has changed a little over time (the … Continue reading
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Childhood Obesity: Who is to Blame?
The 2010 Dietary Guidelines estimate that “approximately 32% of children and adolescents ages 2 to 19 years are overweight or obese, with 17% of children being obese.” This is a scary statistic, and I think it’s safe to say that … Continue reading
Filed under Dietary Guidelines, Obesity, Parenting
