By: Jessa McClureSummer seems to come earlier every year, especially in Texas, and that means spring sports and outdoor activities can quickly become dangerous in the oppressive heat. If that hot, sweaty feeling becomes something more dangerous like heat exhaustion, it can quickly develop into a…
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.
Can eating chocolate cause acne? This is a common misconception. Hormonal changes are linked to teenage acne, rarely food choices. The best approach to healthy skin is to eat healthy, keep skin clean and get enough rest. Are presweetened cereals more cavity promoting than…
We hear plenty about weight loss, but what about those that need to gain some weight? Believe it or not, sometimes weight gain can be as difficult! In order to gain a pound of weight a week, you need to consume 500 calories more each day than your body burns. IF you want to gain 2…
Your mom always told you to eat your veggies, but the truth is that most people don't get enough of them in their diet. When you skip out on vegetables, you are missing lots of vitamins and minerals as well as some fiber. Here are some easy ways to up the veggie consumption in your…
Most parents are more concerned if their kid is actually eating what they packed verses if it is safe after sitting for hours unrefrigerated. A study just published in the journal Pediatrics, indicates that fewer than 2% of the perishable foods packed in sack lunches for kids ages 3 – 5 were…
If your family is anything like mine, after school is a bit crazy! We often have very little time once the kids get home before we head out to a football game, track meet, dance class, volleyball practice, music lesson, etc. It’s important that your child gets a good, healthy snack to…
