Category | Food & Nutrition

Easy Ways to Eat More Calcium

Posted on 21 August 2010 by Kimberly Lim

Nutritionists and medical professionals alike explain how important it is to get enough calcium in your diet. If you don’t like to drink milk or you’re a vegetarian you may need help meeting the body’s need for this mineral. Here are some easy ways to eat more calcium.

Smoothies are a great way to get calcium [...]

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Back to School Nutrition – Why It Is Important for Your Child’s Success at School

Posted on 19 August 2010 by Kimberly Lim

Nutrition is one of the single most important factors when it comes to a child’s development. Proper nutrition is essential for children to succeed in school. By feeding your children a proper diet, you are helping them to be able to function properly in school in addition to fostering their growing mind and bodies.
A proper [...]

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7 Easy Ways On How To Stop Sugar Cravings

Posted on 17 August 2010 by Jane Heiza

If kids crave for ice cream and chocolate bars, there is also a part of us that at times long to sip frapuccinos for days on end. And regardless of age, we are all guilty of stealing cookies from the cookie jar. There is just no denying that we have gone so accustomed to having [...]

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How to Encourage Your Teen to Make the Right Food Choices

Posted on 08 August 2010 by Kimberly Lim

Parents want their children to grow up to be fit and strong. One way to ensure their wellbeing is to encourage your teen to make the right food choices. If they learn to eat healthy foods at home, they are much more likely to continue eating in the same manner when they move away from [...]

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Supplements in Toddlers

Posted on 07 August 2010 by Kimberly Lim

Parents hope they’re doing the best things for their children. This is true from the day the child is born until they grow up and move out of their parents’ home. One topic parents may feel unsure about concerns the use of supplements in toddlers. They want to make certain their child is getting the [...]

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Healthy Ways to Kickstart your Day

Posted on 28 July 2010 by Kimberly Lim

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It refuels the body after a long night’s rest and provides energy for the work that lay ahead. Eating breakfast helps improve concentration, reduces the urge to snack and regulates the blood sugar level, among other benefits.
No matter how fast-paced the beginning of the day gets, [...]

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Why Soft Drinks Are Bad for Our Health

Posted on 26 July 2010 by Kimberly Lim

With the emphasis on being healthy in recent years, soft drinks are coming under attack. Recent research has indicated the problems of soft drinks; in fact, there are many reasons why they are bad for our health. Here are just a few of the many reasons you may want to avoid drinking soft drinks from [...]

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Top Summer Nutrition Tips for the Whole Family

Posted on 19 July 2010 by Kimberly Lim

It is so much easier to try to be healthy during the summer than in the winter. Try some of the top summer nutrition tips for the whole family and see if you don’t lose weight and feel better. Of course, the trick is maintaining the loss when the cooler weather returns.
Use the summer months [...]

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How to Make Rice Cereal Sushi

Posted on 07 July 2010 by Kimberly Lim

Appreciation for Japanese food creativity is not only limited to adults. Kids can also enjoy Japanese sushi without having to eat raw fish or hot wasabi. Using candy and crispy rice cereal, you can make kid-friendly sushi-like treats at home. This recipe is easy to follow and will surely be a hit when served during [...]

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Gluten-Free 4th of July Desserts

Posted on 29 June 2010 by Kimberly Lim

Some people have problems processing gluten in their diet. They may be gluten intolerant or have Celiac disease (more serious), both of which can lead to pain and discomfort. Needing to avoid gluten, which is found in wheat, barley, rye and many processed foods, makes it necessary to find gluten-free alternatives.
If you don’t have a [...]

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Natural Alternatives to Sweeten Your Food and Your Life

Posted on 23 June 2010 by Kimberly Lim

With all of the health problems that arise from sugar and sugar alternatives, it is no wonder that many people are taking to natural sweeteners in their food. Using natural sweeteners such as honey, figs, apple juice and others helps to avoid chemicals that may be used in sugar and sugar alternatives. A list is [...]

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