Traveling and healthy eating often seem like a paradox. However, with a few changes to your on-the-go routine, healthy options won’t be as hard to find as you may think. As avid travelers, we’ve rounded up a few of our top tips for nutritious choices to look for during the busy travel season. In-flight Before […]
To snack or not to snack? This is a question we hear often that does not always have a simple YES or NO answer. Snacks can be a healthy addition to meals and even a way to sneak in some extra nutrients from fiber-rich fruits and vegetables. However, snacking can also lead to consuming too […]
School is well underway! Are you tired of making lunch yet? It may be hard to believe, but research suggests cafeterias provide healthier meals than home-prepped varieties. Does your lunch need a makeover? Below are five of the main complaints with bagged lunches, along with solutions to improve this mid-day meal and show your lunchbox some love: “Half of the […]
It is easy to fall into a routine of choosing frozen food standbys for meals. However, the typical “kid food favorites” like chicken fingers or mac and cheese are high in calories and fat, but more importantly, contain little nutrition. Take a look at our “Eat This, Not That” feature comparing some typical frozen food […]
Do you throw out food based on the sell-by dates on your food packages? Learn which dates matter, and check out our suggestions on how to make sure your family stays food-safe at home! According to a study by the National Resources Defense Council and Harvard Food Law policy clinic, NINE out of TEN Americans throw […]
Confused by the food label? Do you know what to look for to make a healthful choice for you and your family? Look no further! Check out these quick tips from FEED on how to sort the MYTHS from the (nutrition) FACTS. What is the first thing to look for when choosing foods on the […]
What’s in your snack drawer? Toddler snacks frequently contain added sugars, preservatives, and refined carbohydrates, all of which provide little nutrition for growing bodies. Research shows sweet snacks such as cookies, cereal bars, and cakes continue to supply the largest share of snacking calories, a number that has more than doubled from 1977-2006. Rather than […]
What’s hot to have in your pantry NOW? Check out Lara’s list of MUST-HAVE items* for your home! Good for your kids, great for your waistline. Learn what to stock on your pantry shelves to ensure healthy choices are always around. Here they are…Drum roll, please! Applegate Organics Chicken Breast – No antibiotics, nitrates, nitrites, […]
I had the great opportunity to speak at the law offices of Mayer Brown right here in downtown Chicago on healthy nutrition for kids. We had an excellent discussion about how to plan healthy meals for children, common nutrient deficiencies, and I answered questions on how to manage picky eating. See article below! http://h20cooler.wordpress.com/2009/12/16/mayer-browns-parenting-group/ Ask […]