[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]During the summer, do you spend plenty of hours in the sun and try to stay as active as possible outside? Due to the high temperatures, this could also mean an increased risk of dehydration for individuals of all ages. We want to make sure you are staying hydrated so you can beat the heat … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Two of our registered dietitians were recently asked to contribute to an article geared towards diabetics on “healthy” foods that are underrated. First, let’s clarify that “healthy” is defined as the (1) the absence of disease or (2) promoting good health. While food can certainly contribute to overall health, there is no single food that … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Children can work up quite an appetite playing in the snow and enjoying all that winter has to offer. After an exciting adventure outside, children and adults may need a snack to feel reenergized. Here are some warming winter snack suggestions aimed to be satisfying and also full of important nutrients. Homemade hot chocolate. Mix ½ tablespoon cocoa … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] We’re excited to announce that our NEW group Food Play (for ages 3-6) starts Friday March 2nd 3:30-4:30pm. It runs for 4 weeks. This is going to be a lot of fun and we hope you’ll join us! The group will be led by Jennifer Drohan, Meaghan Foster Alexander and Amy Gardner who are all experienced pediatric dietitians. NOTE: This is not limited to “picky … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Have you ever been frustrated and wondered how to convince your preschooler to behave? A sweet or dessert may seem like a powerful motivator in the moment but could backfire later. As a long-term reward Preschool children have not developed the sense of time we have as adults (any surprises there?). If you are rewarding a child … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you’re like most parents, your creativity for school lunch making runs its course by the end of the second week of school. Here are a couple fun ideas to help prevent lunchtime boredom that might help keep it fun for you too. PSA: If you’re a parent whose child buys lunch every day, please … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Several months ago, my son came home raving about Cinnamon Toast Crunch. He’d had it for the first time at a friend’s house and loved it. What kid (or adult) doesn’t? It’s delicious. I didn’t think much of it but he kept mentioning it and asking me to buy it. Up until this point, he’d … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] What nourishes you? What crucial ingredients make up the recipe for your wellbeing? Food, while certainly important, isn’t the only way we nourish ourselves. I was talking with some colleagues recently about how we recharge. It was interesting (and not surprising) to realize how unique our needs are in this area. A more introverted … Read more