Fiber may not be the fanciest nutrient around, but it sure is an important one! Most Americans fall far short of their daily intake recommendations. How much do you get? Health experts recommend 25 grams per day for women and 38 grams per day for men up to age 50. Women and men older than […]
Feeding Strategies for the Active Child
It’s September and that means school is back in session and fall sports are underway. Between the energy demands of normal growth and added physical activity, it may seem as though your child has a bottomless pit for a stomach. As a busy parent, it can be tempting to feed your hungry child with whatever […]
Get Outside and Find your Inner Child
Think back to your childhood. What did you enjoy most when you played outdoors? Maybe you made messy mud pies, collected bugs, had a picnic, or played hide-and-seek. Outside play often loses out to television, the computer and video games. However, children who regularly play outside are more fit and leaner. They also have stronger […]