Nutritionally Fit

Children who eat breakfast perform better in school than breakfast skippers. Breakfast eaters have more energy, greater concentration and perform better on school tests than kids who skip breakfast. A child’s overall nutrition improves when they eat breakfast. Children who eat breakfast are less likely to overeat or snack on fatty, sugary foods. A balanced breakfast is the key to supplying your…

As the end of the school year is nearing and summertime is just around the corner, I am sure many of you are busy making plans for your children over the summer. Whether it is enrolling your kids in camp, summer school or just letting them hangout at home, we need to begin planning for the summer. Although schools have gotten a…

Are you like me and cringe simply thinking about the foods served at children’s birthday parties? Sugary treats, multiple handfuls of salty chips, and unhealthy juice punches to name a few. While these tasty treats are fine to eat once in a while, kids can overload on these nutritional no-no’s if they attend a birthday bash weekly, as our kids so often do…

A healthy mom to be makes for a healthy baby.  While some people think you can eat whatever you want when you are pregnant- healthy food choices are essential for a healthy baby.  Here’s a sample 1 day meal plan by Wendy Crump, R.D. Want to learn more about meal plans? Contact Wendy!

  What is Gluten Exactly? Gluten is a general name for proteins found in wheat, which assist with dough elasticity, making dough pliable. Essentially, it is the glue that holds the product together. Eliminating gluten from products involves using other starches such as corn and potato starch and using alternative gluten-free grains like amaranth. Who is the Gluten-Free Diet For? For those…

It’s January and you’re ready for a fresh start. For many the word “detox” comes to mind when thinking about starting a New Year. However, the word “detox” tends to freak us out, because we imagine a diet of nothing but liquids. Good news, you can help your body detox just by eating differently. 1. Cut down on sugar– Consuming high amounts of sugar contributes to inflammation…

Sushi a “light” fare?  Sushi a traditional Japanese cuisine has gained popularity, and is thought of by many people as a light and lean meal option; however some of its health benefits were lost when they “Americanized” sushi and added mayo sauces and deep-fried the rolls. Tips to keep sushi healthy: 1:  Skip the tempura roll. A nice fancy name for “fried”…

Frightened of Halloween Candy? Don’t Be! Here are some Halloween treats low in calories. 100 Calorie Halloween Treats • 2 snack size snicker bars- 90 calories, 4 grams fat, 12 grams sugar • 1 tootsie roll pop-60 calories, 0 gram fat, 10 grams sugar • 2 mini reese’s cups- 80 calories, 5 grams fat, 10 grams sugar • 7 gummi bears- 70 calories,…

Ways to Add Nutrition to Your Child’s Lunch Box It’s that time again, get ready, get set and go pack those lunches because the kids are going back to school. Like so many moms, you’re once again faced with searching through the refrigerator and cupboard grabbing for anything you can find; often unappealing, dull and not necessarily nutritious. Planning lunches can be easy by following…