Healthy Side Dishes for BBQ or Picnic
You\’re watching your weight – and trying to be more health-conscious. At your first summer barbeque, you grill up some shrimp and skinless chicken breasts along with the burgers and hot dogs, and mix up a nice green salad. You\’re especially proud of yourself when you shun the potato and macaroni salad. "Too much fat [...]
High Calorie and Fat Content of Kids\’ Menus in Restaurants
Thank goodness for your local table-service chain restaurants. They are relatively cheap, the kids love them and you don\’t have to cook that night. But there is one drawback. Did you know that the kids\’ meals typically have enough calories, fat and salt to rival the average adult-size meal at a fast food joint? Parents [...]
Mother\’s Day Healthy Brunch Recipes
Get the kids involved and surprise mom with a breakfast tray filled with sumptuous and healthy plates. Serve coffee with a dash of cinnamon, a teaspoon of cocoa powder and real nonfat cream for a special treat. To rack up even more points, pick up a single rose in a bud vase and complete the [...]
All About High-Protein Quinoa, a Gluten-Free Grain
The ancient Incas used to call quinoa the "mother of all grains." Packed with nutrients and full of flavor, it was a food staple in South America 5,000 years ago. If you have never heard of quinoa (pronounced "keen-wah"), you are in for a delightful surprise. Today, this little-known health food is starting to make [...]
Southern Cooking: Tips for Making Soul Food Healthier
You\’re sorting through your worn recipes, written in your mother\’s own handwriting. You want to keep the soul food tradition alive for your own children and grandchildren, but we now know that many of these old Southern favorites are not healthy. Rates of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity have been soaring in [...]
Meal and Snack Ideas for Toddlers
Every parent knows how tough it can be to plan healthy meals that a toddler will actually like. Even the best eaters have their picky days. How can busy parents plan meals that will appeal to toddlers and provide the balanced nutrition they need? First, parents should know how much food a typical toddler needs [...]
Healthy Picnic Ideas
Whether it\’s a day at the beach, a local park or your own backyard, picnics are a great way to celebrate an event or just pass the time with friends and family on a beautiful summer day. But picnic lovers beware. Typical picnic spreads often include high-calorie and high-fat foods. Creamy potato salads and coleslaw, [...]
Mercury Contamination in Fish and Sushi
Lisa enjoys eating lunch at the local sushi place every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. But aside from filling her quota of fish for the week, Lisa may unknowingly be getting an unhealthy dose of mercury along with her omega-3s. With advice to eat more fish for heart health, it\’s more important than ever to get [...]
Infant Feeding Guide: Starting Solids
Did you know that more growth occurs during the first year of your child\’s life than at any other time? Getting the proper nutrition at this stage can help get your child off to the right start. Remember that breast milk is the best and only food your baby needs for the first four to [...]
Switching to Solids: Take These Safety Measures
Is your baby ready to start solid food? It\’s an exciting milestone, but taking this step can also be a challenge for both you and your baby. So before you pick up a spoon, it\’s important to be aware of when and how to make the transition. The more you know, the easier and safer [...]