Healthful Hydration In The Summer Heat
It's no secret: Fluids are necessary to beat the heat. As long as those fluids don't leave you buzzed, bloated, or inebriated—the fluids you consume are second only to oxygen in keepi...
Articles by Jennifer Fleming, MS, RD, LDN
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Small Steps Toward A Slimmer Summer
Ahhh summer. The perfect time for children to play outside…swim…and get fatter? That is the finding of a recent study that tracked the physical condition of 5,000 children as...
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Winning the Battle of the Holiday Bulge
Fill up on vegetables. Skip the pecan pie, or at the very least the ice cream topping. Forgo the gravy; go really, really easy on the stuffing. And definitely say no to alcohol, because the wine an...
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Halloween Treat Alternatives: Treat Your Little Goblins To A Healthier Halloween
While Halloween is a treat for kids it can be very tricky for parents. In fact, to some parents Halloween can be downright frightening! With too many sugary treats in your child's possession, late...
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How To Pack A Power Lunch
Kids who eat a nutritious lunch are better prepared for a successful school year Come late August or early September, school-age kids all across the country may start their mornings like this: Alar...