[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We want to pass along this information about a free mindful eating group for teen girls at Milford Hospital. Mindful Living ~ Mindful Eating Group for Teen Girls FREE!!! Ages 10-15 Wednesdays, 7-8 pm Starting April 27 – June 1, 2011 Fun and creative ways to learn about nutrition, listen to our bodies, be more aware … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Many parents worry that their picky toddler isn’t getting enough nutrition. It may be reassuring to know that it doesn’t take a whole lot of food for your little one to get his or her needs met. The average toddler age 1-3 needs around 1300 calories, varying with size and activity level. The following provides all the calories and essential amounts of … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I was recently out to lunch with a group of moms and one of the moms remarked about her toddler who was gobbling up his meal, “he never eats like this at home”. We talked about the differences between the two environments. At home, it felt more like a showdown. She would sit in front of … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Most of you have probably heard of nitrates. It may be helpful to understand a little more about this molecule. Nitrates occur naturally in plants and have a number of uses. Nitrates are easily converted to nitrites. Sodium nitrite is a food additive used to cure meats such as sausage, ham and bacon. Sodium nitrite … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In some ways, organic and conventional produce are equal. Studies have shown that despite popular belief, the nutritional quality (i.e. vitamin content) of organically grown and conventionally grown produce is equal. However, you may have noticed conventional vegetables and fruits often look prettier. Taste is typically not impacted by whether or not produce is organic … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sloppy Joes and pepperoni pizza. Check out these kid favorites made healthy at Eating Well. Healthy Eating for Kids Recipes[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][vc_tweetmeme][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][vc_facebook type=”button_count”][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section]
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Do you see your child as a picky eater? Are you projecting your own eating style onto your child? Looking at your own eating habits can go a long way towards shaping your child’s eating. Study suggests Mothers’ diets have biggest influence on children eating healthy.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][vc_tweetmeme][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][vc_facebook type=”button_count”][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section]
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Here are a few things you can do to help foster healthy eating in your family. Although I’m not a fan of the title, there’s some good information here. One thing I would heed caution about is giving kids unlimited access to the food cupboard (at least until a certain age). I encourage parents to use the … Read more