Guest Post Highlights

February 7, 2010

Last week I wrote a few guest posts that I want to let you all know about. The first, Why Mom’s Nutrition May be the Most Important of All, was posted on Expect the Best Pregnancy, a site created as an extension of the book. I write about the importance of moms’ nutrition, especially after [...]

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Family Meal Planning Series (Part 3): 5 Secrets to the Perfect Weekly Meal Plan

February 5, 2010
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Okay, so far in this series we’ve covered meal planning barriers and how to collect easy & healthy family meals. But now we are getting to the most exciting part of the series – concocting your weekly meal plan.
(I understand that my newfound passion for meal planning is a sign that I’m not nearly as [...]

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Parent Tip#1: Get More Sleep for One Week

February 2, 2010
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On this blog I cover the three essential factors for raising healthy and happy eaters: providing children with good nutrition (the “what”), utilizing a positive feeding strategy (the “how”) and being a healthy role model (the example).
But no matter how much we know, intellectually, that we are role models for our kids, it’s still very [...]

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Kids Vegetables: Parmesan Crusted Asparagus

January 28, 2010
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I think it’s safe to say that roasting vegetables with olive oil and Parmesan = yummy. I don’t think I’ll steam again! I got this recipe off Julie Negrin’s blog, a nutritionist and cooking instructor. Her specialty is teaching kids how to cook. I’m going to have her on for my “getting kids to eat” [...]

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Family Meal Planning Series (Part 2): How to Uncover Easy & Healthy Meals

January 26, 2010
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There are plenty of online services that provide family meal plans, recipes and grocery lists. And while I think this can work for some people, I just find it odd being told what meals to make and what ingredients to use. I mean, beef stroganoff on Wednesday — really?
I could devote this series to healthy [...]

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Are Familes Destined to Become Overweight?

January 22, 2010
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I have two good reasons to write about weight today. First, it is Healthy Weight Week and second, new obesity statistics (childhood and adult) have been released.  And I want my readers to be in the know.
Obesity statistics published in the Journal of the American Medical Association have been updated to account for the decade [...]

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Family Meal Planning Series (Part 1): Top 5 Barriers to Making Meals Happen

January 18, 2010
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Nobody tells parents-to-be the commitment involved in feeding a family. Once my daughter started eating regular meals and snacks, I panicked because I realized I’d be doing this for the next 17 years. Three meals and two-to-three snacks, day in and day out.
So each week I’d tell myself I “should” get to meal planning but [...]

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Kids Vegetables: Broccoli Parmesan

January 12, 2010
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Okay…this vegetable isn’t just for kids. But I’m adding this section to my meal ideas because I’m on a mission. I want to make the most rewarding and tasty vegetables for my family. And this one was good.
I got the recipe off The Food Network but an exact recipe is hardly needed. Just toss cut-up broccoli [...]

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Teleclass: 5 Things Every Parent Must Know About Obesity Prevention

January 10, 2010

I’ve been asked to do a teleclass for Parenting Powers. The call will take place on Tuesday, January 12th at 5pm PST (8pm EST). I will be discussing 5 easy ways parents can help prevent unnecessary weight gain in their kids. You have to be a member of Parenting Powers to join the call (it’s [...]

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Ask the Dietitian: My Child is Overweight, Should I Feed Him Differently?

January 7, 2010
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Q: I have two boys who eat great but they have completely different bodies types (one small for his age and the other more hefty.) The younger, more hefty boy has a sweet tooth and I have concerns about his weight. Do I continue to feed them the same way?
A: Yes. Continue to feed your [...]

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