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Healthy can be yummy!
It’s not impossible to get your kids to eat nutritious foods. While some people advocate the best way to do it is by sneaking good-for-you ingredients into kid-friendly foods, like chicken nuggets, burgers, and brownies, registered dietitian Nicki Briggs of Chobani has some other ideas.
Plan to be spontaneous this summer
For many families, summer is the time to hit the open road and see the country. However, there is a lot of pressure for parents to take their children everywhere, see everything and keep a tight schedule, according to “Family Adventure Mom,” Deborah Geigis Berry.
The ABCs of keeping your home healthier for children
Children often come into closer contact with their environment than adults. They put their fingers in their mouths, crawl on the floor, and touch, taste and breathe things without knowing if they are harmful. Because their organs and respiratory, immune and neurological systems are still developing, children can be more sensitive to harmful substances such as certain chemicals, particles and allergens, according to the Greenguard Environmental Institute.
Go Fish with ‘Top Chef’ finalist Carla Hall
Fish is both a delicious and nutritious meal option, but one from which home chefs often shy away. In a new series of CanolaInfo recipes and videos, Carla Hall, finalist on “Top Chef” Seasons 5 and 8, answers common questions about fish, including how to properly select and prepare it.
Try pasteurized eggs in your fruit smoothies
Now that summer smoothie season has arrived, give your blender a permanent spot on the kitchen counter, and stock up on smoothie ingredients. Smoothies are so versatile it’s no wonder they’ve made the transition from novelty to mainstream. They can fuel you up, cool you down, quench a thirst and give you a nutrition boost at the same time.
Eat your way to a healthier you
The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans encourage Americans to make healthier food choices. And the good news is that incorporating these guidelines into everyday lives is easier and more delicious than you think.
Healthy summertime snacks on the go
Warmer weather and longer days mean more time to get moving. It’s the season to rev up the daily exercise routine.
Hungry Girl’s guide to guilt-free summer eating
Warm weather signals the start of summer get-togethers – from picnics to barbecues. Hungry Girl Lisa Lillien, founder of the Hungry Girl brand and New York Times best-selling author, says you can enjoy weight-conscious choices without sacrificing great taste.
Simple tips for gluten-free goodness
Many Americans follow a gluten free diet in their daily lives. In fact, retail sales for gluten free products nearly tripled from 2004 to 2009 reaching almost $1.7 billion. That number is estimated to top $2.6 billion in sales by the year 2012, according to Packaged Facts.
Simple changes can make this year the best for healthy habits
The start of the new year might have already come and gone, but that doesn’t mean the resolutions you made need to fall by the wayside. Research shows that one third of people who have made New Year’s resolutions will have broken them by the end of January. When it comes to sticking to your resolutions, especially those that will help to shrink your waistline, it’s the simple everyday tweaks to your routine that can make a big difference in how you look and feel, all year long.
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