This is a guest post by Alysa Bajenaru, RD and originally appeared here. How do you help your kids want to eat more vegetables? The simple answer is to offer them more vegetables. Sound too easy? I promise, it’s not. Research … Continue reading
Here’s How a Little Snack becomes a Calorie Bomb
Does the following ever happen to you? You are buying something non food related, and at the check out counter you see a tasty snack that you just can’t resist? You rationalize that it’s only a tiny treat, you need … Continue reading
National French Fries Day Today. Here’s A Healthy Alternative Recipe
Or try Fooducate’s Online Nutrition App! Today is National French Fries Day, another made up holiday by the food industry to get us to eat more. Fries originated in Belgium, but it was our third President, Thomas Jefferson that asked for … Continue reading
Kids Eat Q&A: Puree Pouches
This is a guest blog post by Dr. Dina R. Rose Puree pouches are all the rage right now. And not just for little kids either. My almost 11 year old daughter squeezes one into her mouth for snack at least … Continue reading
The Oreo Cookie Celebrates 100 Years
This week marks the 100th birthday of the Oreo Cookie. Originally created and sold in New York by National Biscuit Company, the brand is now owned by mega-processed-food giant Kraft Foods. The brand tagline is “Milk’s Favorite Cookie,” and indeed … Continue reading
Three Easy and Healthy Superbowl Snacks for the Whole Family
This is a guest blog post by Elizabeth Ward, MS, RD Getting your fruits and vegetables may be the last thing on your mind on Superbowl Sunday. Don’t give it another thought. These winning munchies are so delicious that your … Continue reading
Soccer Mom on a (Nutrition) Mission
This is a guest blog post by Sally Kuzemchak, MS, RD I really didn’t want to be That Mom. You know who I mean. But the soccer snacks drove me over the edge. Let me tell you about soccer. The … Continue reading
10% of Pre-Schoolers Are Obese! Here’s What to Do with your Toddler
The Obesity Society (yes, such an organization exists!) convened last week for its annual meeting. Here are some scary numbers from a research program called “Nestle Feeding Infants & Toddlers Study”: 1. 10% of preschoolers age 2-5 are obese. 2. … Continue reading
Wow Your BBQ Guests With Salad Sticks
This is a guest post by Lisa Cain, PhD, a.k.a Snack-Girl Now that grilling season is here, I have created the BEST grilled treat on the planet for your outdoor party. I call them – “Salad Sticks” and am currently … Continue reading
Top Ten School Snacks
Last week we asked for your help build out our Top Ten School Snack list. We asked for snacks that 1. kids will actually eat 2. taste good or great 3. add, not detract nutritional value 4. are easy to … Continue reading