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  • Make Resolutions Stick: Focus on Family
    Lifestyle

    Make Resolutions Stick: Focus on Family

    If your family has trouble sticking to New Year's resolutions, make 2019 the year for change by modeling a healthful lifestyle and eating habits. View Article

  • Grains in Cups | What is a Whole Grain?
    Nutrition

    What Is a Whole Grain?

    Next time your kids want a snack, look to whole grains. View Article

  • Healthy kids running - Now is the Time to Build Your Child's Bone 'Bank Account'
    Wellness

    Now is the Time to Build Your Child's Bone "Bank Account"

    You may not think it, but bone health in old age can depend on what happens in childhood. Make sure your kids are eating the right foods — and doing the right activities — for a lifetime of healthy bones. View Article

  • Keep Vegetarian Child Healthy
    Nutrition

    Tips to Keep Your Vegetarian Child Healthy

    Are you worried your vegetarian child is not be getting the necessary nutrients? Make sure that your child receives enough protein, calcium and iron for optimal growth and nutrition. View Article

  • Little girl happy for dinner - 8 Ways to Get Picky Eaters to Become More Adventurous
    Nutrition

    8 Ways to Get Picky Eaters to Become More Adventurous

    Parents and caretakers know that for many children, new foods can be scary. Use these eight non-meal activities to develop positive relationships with food instead of mealtime battles. View Article

  • Best Winter Foods for Kids
    Planning and Prep

    Winter Foods for Kids

    When the temperatures drop and the daylight hours are shorter, energy levels can take a big dip, right along with mood. These foods will help your kids stay healthy — and happy — this winter. View Article

  • Presenting the turkey - 8 Tips for Allergy-Free Holidays
    Lifestyle

    8 Tips for Food Allergy-Free Holidays

    While food allergens lurk in many traditional Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa dishes, a little preparation and planning can help keep your family safe. View Article

  • Thanksgiving Food
    Lifestyle

    Reinventing Thanksgiving

    Nothing tastes better than Turkey with all the trimmings! But what about leftovers? Try reinventing your Thanksgiving feast a day or two later with these tips. View Article

  • Nutrition for the Child with Sickle Cell Anemia
    Allergies and Intolerances

    Nutrition for the Child with Sickle Cell Anemia

    People with sickle cell disease often experience episodes of pain, fatigue and frequent infections. SCD is associated with vitamin D deficiency and poor appetite. View Article

  • Tips for a Healthy Halloween Party
    Lifestyle

    Tips for a Healthy Halloween Party

    Halloween is a fun day full of costumes, imagination and, of course, tons of candy. Don’t fear, your spooky soiree can be both fun and healthy with a few simple tips. View Article

  • Breakfast Key to Growing Healthy
    Nutrition

    Breakfast: Key to Growing Healthy

    Breakfast is an important meal for growing children. Studies show that breakfast eaters tend to have higher school attendance, less tardiness and fewer hunger-induced stomach aches. Whether they eat at home or at school, be sure your children eat a nutritious breakfast every day. View Article

  • ReduceAllergyRisk
    Allergies and Intolerances

    Reducing the Risk of Food Allergies

    Food allergies get lots of attention, so it's natural to wonder about the potential harm to your child. While reactions to food can be serious, it's important to know the facts and what you can do to reduce your child's risk. View Article

  • Formula Basics for Healthy Babies
    Pregnancy

    Formula Basics for Healthy Babies

    Although there are numerous benefits to breastfeeding, and it is recommended exclusively by many health organizations until at least six months of age, there may be circumstances when infant formula is chosen instead. View Article

  • Fake a Homemade Dinner
    Nutrition

    Fake a Homemade Dinner

    If you don't have time to whip up a homemade meal, you can still enjoy all the benefits of a family dinner. Here are four speedy meals you can dish up without breaking a sweat. View Article

  • Sugar: Does it Really Cause Hyperactivity?
    Nutrition

    Sugar: Does it Really Cause Hyperactivity?

    Round up a group of kids for a party, ply them with cake and soda and before you know it they’ll be bouncing off the walls, right? Not exactly. View Article

  • Boy reaching for fruit - Looking to Reduce Your Family's Added Sugar Intake? Here's How
    Nutrition

    Looking to Reduce Your Family's Intake of Added Sugars? Here's How

    Minimizing added sugar is a priority for many parents, but it's not as simple as trading cookies and soda for fruit and water. Added sugar may be found in many foods where you may not expect it. View Article

  • 5 ways to promote a positive body image for kids
    Weight Loss

    5 Ways to Promote a Positive Body Image for Kids

    Whatever their size or weight, children can develop either a positive or negative view of their bodies as early as preschool. It's up to parents and other adult role models to play a pivotal role in promoting a positive body image for children. View Article

  • Do Kids Need Omega-3 Fats?
    Vitamins and Supplements

    Do Kids Need Omega-3 Fats?

    In recent years, omega-3 fatty acids have become something of a nutrition star. But what are they and what can they do for a growing child's body? View Article

  • supplements for breast-fed babies
    Vitamins and Supplements

    Supplements for Breastfed Babies

    Until you start introducing solid foods around six months of age, breast milk is a complete source of nutrition for most infants. View Article

  • nursing your baby? what you eat and drink matters
    Pregnancy

    Nursing Your Baby? What You Eat and Drink Matters

    A mother's breast milk is a rich in antibodies and it strengthens a baby's immune system. But does what a mother eats or drinks impact the milk she feeds her child? View Article

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  • Fruity Guac
    Planning and Prep

    Fruity Guacamole Recipe

    Fresh fruit add a unique twist to this crowd pleasing dip. View Article

  • Slow-Cooker Chicken Tacos Recipe
    Planning and Prep

    Slow-Cooker Chicken Tacos Recipe

    Spend more time with your family and less time cooking. You can prepare these Chicken Tacos with Salsa Verde in a slow cooker. View Article

  • Easy One-Pot Red Beans and Rice Recipe
    Planning and Prep

    Easy One Pot Red Beans and Rice Recipe

    This is an easy, one-pot version of the famous New Orleans dish red rice and beans. View Article

  • Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade Recipe
    Planning and Prep

    Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade Recipe

    This bubbly summer refresher, Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade, takes classic lemonade to the next level by adding strawberries and sparkling water. View Article

  • Poached Pears with Caramel Sauce Recipe
    Planning and Prep

    Poached Pears with Caramel Sauce Recipe

    This poached pear recipe combines pears with the rich taste of caramel and is a great way to enjoy them throughout the year. View Article

  • Glazed Pork Tenderloin Medallions Recipe
    Planning and Prep

    Glazed Pork Tenderloin Medallions Recipe

    These Glazed Pork Tenderloin Medallions are a quick-cooking and low-fat pork dish; great for families in a hurry. View Article

  • Injera
    Planning and Prep

    Quick Injera Recipe

    Ethiopians use this soft, spongy flatbread instead of utensils to scoop up stew or vegetables. This recipe uses baking soda and club soda to produce the bubbly effect common in injera. View Article

  • Roasted Beet Hummus Recipe
    Planning and Prep

    Roasted Beet Hummus Recipe

    Add roasted beets to hummus for a bright and colorful dip that will entice kids and adults alike to eat their veggies. Serve with baby carrots, cucumber slices, radishes or whole-wheat pita bread for dipping. View Article

  • Vegetable and Stars Soup Recipe
    Planning and Prep

    Vegetable and Stars Soup Recipe

    Frozen vegetables and tiny pasta stars cooked in a flavorful tomato-based broth is inexpensive, delicious and healthier than canned soup. View Article

  • Cauliflower No-Crust Quiche Recipe
    Planning and Prep

    Cauliflower No Crust Quiche Recipe

    Quiche can be loaded with extra calories from eggs, milk and cheese, not to mention the crust. But this quiche does away with the crust while maintaining the flavor. View Article

  • Veggie-Loaded Sloppy Joes Recipe
    Planning and Prep

    Veggie-Loaded Sloppy Joes Recipe

    You'd never know after eating this mouth-watering, kid-friendly sandwich that Sloppy Joes originated during financially tough war times in the 1940s as a way of stretching precious and expensive beef View Article

  • Planning and Prep

    Easy Pasta Salad with Chicken and Vegetables Recipe

    Are you ready for a backyard barbeque? This recipe is a perfect, hearty side dish to serve! View Article

  • Easy Oven Fries Recipe
    Planning and Prep

    Baked Potato Crisps Recipe

    Sliced red potatoes tossed with sweet potato strips yield a dish that's as pretty as it is great tasting. View Article

  • Gluten-Free BBQ Chicken Nuggets
    Planning and Prep

    Gluten-Free BBQ Chicken Nuggets

    Your kids (and the adults in your household) will love these gluten-free chicken nuggets! View Article

  • Cheesy White Bean Cakes Recipe
    Planning and Prep

    Cheesy White Bean Cakes Recipe

    These savory cakes replace crab with cannellini beans for a delicious vegetarian treat! View Article

  • Napa Valley Glazed Salmon Recipe
    Planning and Prep

    Napa Valley Glazed Salmon Recipe

    Elegant and gourmet-delicious, this salmon recipe is ready in less than 30 minutes. View Article

  • BeanVeggieTaco
    Planning and Prep

    Pinto Bean and Roasted Vegetable Tacos Recipe

    Jazz up taco night with this recipe featuring roasted vegetables for a delicious melody of color, taste and nutrition! View Article

  • Blue Banana Smoothie Recipe
    Planning and Prep

    Blue Banana Smoothie Recipe

    Kids love smoothies! Jazz up this Blue Banana Smoothie with your favorite nutrition-enhancing "boosts." View Article

  • Fresh Strawberry Pie Recipe
    Planning and Prep

    Fresh Strawberry Pie Recipe

    There is no better way to showcase nature's bounty than in a fresh strawberry pie. A perfect summer treat! View Article

  • Roasted Carrot Farro Salad
    Planning and Prep

    Roasted Carrot and Farro Salad Recipe

    Combined with roasted carrots and a lemony yogurt dressing, farro — a Mediterranean and Middle Eastern grain with a nutty flavor and chewy texture — is an ideal base for this hearty vegetarian salad. View Article

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