Healthy Kids Archive
1. Strive for five to nine servings of fruits and vegetables each day. Through the course of the day, keep track of your family’s produce intake through meals and snacks. Fruits and vegetables boost metabolism, make your kids feel full and add nutrients …
Childhood Obesity – tips for losing weight 1. Announce to your kids that you’re making the switch to eat more healthfully. Make this a family effort, and promote it as a positive change (not a “diet” or way to lose weight). This helps …
In a nutshell, your kids need a variety of foods to keep their bodies healthy and running properly. The U.S. Department of Agriculture advises eating two cups of fruits and two and a half cups of vegetables each day. To help kids envision …
Fill up on Their Favorites It’s no surprise that some of the best-selling items in the produce department are items kids love. Potatoes, onions, tomatoes and carrots top the list as the most popular vegetables in households with kids, while bananas, apples and …
