Overfed, Undernourished

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…nourishing our bodies with the “right” calories is a balancing act. Sure, a low-calorie beverage makes a lot of sense but, a low-calorie snack may not be the smartest choice….

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Remember Your Role in Feeding

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…it’s a helpful reminder of their role in feeding.   Provide regular meals and snacks. Consistent and structured meal and snack times are especially beneficial to young children. It provides reassurance…

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Summer Season Fiber Fixes

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…chicken salad Lemony lentil salad with feta Quinoa pesto salad Fruit snacks for the win The abundance of summer fruit makes it easy to choose nature’s sweet treats at snack

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Breakfast battles

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…and appealing lunch while still getting the kids to school on time, I had an epiphany. Why should I be a short-order cook every morning, fixing each child exactly what…

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Déjà vu

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…hungry children. I give them art projects, recommend games to play, let them ‘help’ me cook. Mostly, I try to keep them from whining, or hurting themselves, so that I…

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