Winter is finally upon us, and it’s here to stay for the next few months. When the cold weather comes, it’s important to take advantage of some of the in-season veggies. As you know, variety is the spice of life, so add a little variety in your family routine with these three winter recipes! Spaghetti…
Over 50 million people experience some form of allergies in the United States according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC). From food allergies to those that are seasonal, allergies can affect children from infancy and beyond. Allergies can develop at any age, but most commonly begin between one and two years of age when…
As we begin to navigate the different phases of our state’s reopening plan, stay at home orders are still widely encouraged to slow the spread, keep us healthy and keep our hospital numbers at bay. More time at home means less social interaction for us and our children. As our children grow, they are honing…
Loads of sugar, unhealthy fat, and nutritionally-void foods mark many of our Thanksgiving favorites. Kids generally skip the green beans, veggie platter, and pumpkin soup and go straight for the mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, and of course, dessert. By swapping a few dishes for more kid-friendly, healthy alternatives, little ones sitting at the kids’…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently issued an advisory for people. Specifically geared towards children and teens, the CDC advises to avoid e-cigarettes while officials from the state and federal level investigate the outbreak of severe respiratory illnesses linked to the use of vaping, or e-cigarette, products. It’s important for parents…
Just as you and your family begin to recover from the holiday party rush and start your healthy resolutions for the new year, along comes February; the month of candy hearts, chocolate flowers, and loads of sugar. This year, trade those artificial sugars for these healthy lovable alternatives. Sweetheart Smoothie Smoothies have become more and…
Sugar fuels every cell in the brain, and is digested very quickly. Your brain sees sugar as a reward, causing it to continuously crave more of it. If you eat sugar frequently, you’re reinforcing that reward, making it difficult to break the habit. What is the maximum amount of added sugar we should have each…