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10 Nutritious Foods to Kick Start Mornings
We have heard it before; breakfast is the most important meal of the day! Starting your day with a healthful diet that provides you with the right nutrients to help […]
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Having the Talk: Nutrition & Kids
There are many conversations you’ll have with your children as they age. While some are easier than others, talking with your kids about health and nutrition should fall on the […]
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Simple Swaps: Healthful Takes on Family Favorites
Spring is here, and my thoughts have turned to favorite foods of the season. I live on a small ranch between Carmel and Big Sur and am the mother of […]
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5 Ways to Teach Positive Body Image to Kids
Body image is how we feel about our bodies. Whatever their size or weight, children can develop either a positive or negative view of their bodies. Body image disturbances begin […]
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Energy Balance Brings Families Together
Poor habits, busy schedules, lack of knowledge and fewer family meals can lead to less nutritious food choices and poor eating habits, including excess eating. This is happening at a […]
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Eat Your Veggies: Tricks that Work for Kids
When you were a kid, you probably sat at the dinner table, facing the impossible plate of brussel sprouts and asparagus. “Eat them,” said Mom, “or you are not leaving […]
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Setting Time for Quality Family Meals
There’s a funny scene from The Simpsons where Marge Simpson painstakingly creates a smiley face out of fruit and bacon on Homer’s pancakes, only to watch him eat everything without […]
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Celebrating National Frozen Food Month
Have you ever bought fresh fruits and veggies only to have them go bad a few days later due to hectic schedules or picky eaters? If you’re anything like my […]
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Get Crafty This St. Patrick’s Day
One of the tricks I use to get my kids involved in family dinners is to have them make crafts for special occasions. St. Patrick’s Day is the perfect holiday […]
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Friday Night Special: Wrestling Edition
When I get home on Friday evenings, my five year-old son rushes to greet me. “Hi, Daddy,” he says as he wraps his arms around my legs. “Do you know […]
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