With warm weather comes frozen snacks and this summer was surely the start of something sweet! Frozen yogurt, or better known as froyo, is the latest craze across the nation. But why?
It's easy to grab a bag of chips or a handful of cookies to give yourself a boost of energy to make it through the day. But those choices aren't always the most nutritious. It is possible, however, to make better snack choices that actually taste good, and are good for you.Registered dietitian and…
A recent survey from Walmart found that moms consider the back to school season a fresh start over January 1, and that 61 percent of moms resolve to get their families eating healthier during the school year. In addition, nearly half of the surveyed moms felt that their biggest challenge to…
Between carpool, homework, sports and other activities, it can be tough to fit in an after-school snack to hold the kids over until dinner. But with a few tricks up your sleeve, you can give them what they need in no time.
School day mornings are typically busy mornings. Getting the kids out of bed is one thing, but managing to whip up breakfast, pack lunches and get everyone out the door on time requires planning and preparation. As the morning rushes by, there's little time to pack a unique lunch or make…
When it comes to losing weight and getting in shape, Jamie Walker, co-founder and president of the online health community Fit Approach (www.FitApproach.com), knows a thing or two. A Yoga Alliance certified instructor and boot camp leader, Walker is also the winner of multiple marathons."Losing…
A busy family schedule means there's less time to gather around the dinner table each night, let alone ensure everyone in the family is getting the nutrients they need to live healthy
The best sunscreen is a hat and a shirt. No chemicals for the skin to absorb, no questions about whether the product works, no bogus claims like "sunblock." (No conventional product blocks out all rays. That's why the FDA is trying to ban the term. )
Early in June of this year, New York City Major Bloomberg proposed that softs should not be sold in cups larger than16 ounces. This is an attempt to help fight the American obesity crisis
Children under 8 years of age, have shorter attention spans compared to adolescents and adults. They need a wide variety to activities and experiences.
