…mix them in with the snack mix to add a festive touch. You can make this snack mix peanut-free by swapping in almonds, pumpkin seeds or soy nuts. View recipe…
…to overeat in the evening. Snack deliberately. So what is a sensible snack? It’s planned, deliberate, and includes food that may not be part of your meals or that you…
…choice. Here are a few ideas to get you started Smart Snacking If the only easy snacks you have on hand are the cookies you’re busy baking, you’re going to…
Oh June…an emotional month of gearing up for summer while saying goodbye to another school year and all of its chaos. If you have school age children, you probably see…
…event at school followed by a party for your child’s sports team and then an evening cookie exchange? If so, then you need a plan for not overdoing it. When…
…marketed towards children who are drawn to the eye-popping colors. In addition to foods such as breakfast cereals, juices, candies, and snack items, artificial colors also lurk in foods where…
…not feel like a holiday Scrooge. Did you have sweets today? One of the most important questions that a parent can ask their child, or an adult can ask themselves,…
…more. There are some great resources for serving sizes and fun meal and snack ideas from Choose My Plate. Another tip I am fond of is to look at your…