Healthy Halloween Tips for Children
Halloween has always been one of my favorite holidays. When I was a kid, I used to collect all my Halloween candy in a giant pillowcase and hide it under my bed for months, eating one piece of candy a night, saving the yucky candies for last. Now that I’m a mom and a dietitian, Halloween takes on a whole new definition…
Boost Nutrition to Fight Cravings, Fatigue and Fogginess
Wouldn’t it be nice if getting a dietary checkup were as easy as getting a physical exam? Unfortunately, with the exception of blood tests for anemia, there are no assessments that accurately estimate your nutritional status. So how do you know if your diet is lacking in essential nutrients? Some signs are right in front of you-fatigue, cravings and mental fogginess. Low…
Avoiding the Halloween Candy Temptation
Even when you’re trying to be on your best behavior and resist temptation, Halloween candy can be too much. But, it is possible to make a choice that not only treats your sweet tooth but also provides some nutritional benefit with the calories. Single serving M&M packets are a popular candy for trick-or-treaters young and old. Both plain and peanut varieties provide…
Flaws with Recent Omega-3 Research Analysis
As one of the most popular health supplements and one of the most extensively studied, omega-3 has benefited millions of people. However, a new meta-analysis study from Greece, which recently appeared in The Journal of the American Medical Association has noted no significant reduction in mortality from omega-3 consumption. So, the question is: Is there any long-term health benefit from omega-3 consumption?…
Tips for Parents: Promoting a Healthy Body Image in Children
Body image is how we feel about our bodies. Whatever their size or weight, children and teens can develop either a positive or negative view of their bodies from a very early age. Body image disturbances begin as early as preschool, so parents need to play a pivotal role in promoting a positive body image for children. Young people with a positive…
11 Tips to Treat Your PMS with Food and Exercise
PMS. Three letters that spell dread and discomfort. There is no cure for PMS, but healthy lifestyle habits may help reduce symptoms. The following dietary tips may help you beat monthly PMS. Eat protein at each meal (eggs, fish, lean meat, dairy foods and soy products). Protein will keep you full longer and help keep blood sugar levels steady, warding off those…
Healthiest Fast Food Breakfast in Glendale CA
You know that breakfast is important, but when you’re in a pinch in the morning, sometimes fast food is the quickest option. It’s no secret that fast food isn’t the healthiest or most nutritious option, but when it’s the only option – whether you’re running late for school or work – it helps to know how to make the best choices. Some…
How To Stay Healthy on Summer Family Road Trips
Taking a road trip this summer? The school year’s come to an end, and you’re ready to begin the next family journey into summer school, camp and vacations. Anyone who’s ever traveled with kids knows how challenging it can be to avoid the unhealthy trap of on-the-road fast food. “I’m starving! When can we eat?!” your kids yell relentlessly from the back…
Alcohol and Weight Loss: The Perfect Mix?
Alcohol and Weight Loss a Good Mix? Alcohol plays a big party of our culture; we drink as a way to have fun, let loose, be social or just to unwind after a tough day at work. So what’s wrong with having a few drinks at happy hour with your buddies after work or just planning a fun night out with the…
Nutrition Apps to Help Your Daily Health!
Nutrition Apps, too Many to Choose From! Are you ready to get a hold of the perfect nutrition app? Try finding a nutrition app and inevitably you will be bombarded with a whole lot of choices. Lifestyle apps are rapidly becoming the “go-to” for nutrition advice. But with hundreds to choose from and not all created equal, consumers find themselves completely confused…