Many parents feel they are offering their children a nutritious beverage when they head to the juice aisle of the grocery store. Looking down the aisle you see many products touting that they are "100% Fruit Juice". This seems a healthy choice, right? Fruit is great for children, so why not 100% fruit products? Sadly, when you reach for the 100% fruit product you may not be getting exactly what you intended. What is 100% Fruit Juice? This question may seem silly on the surface. Of course ... Continue Reading
Surprising Ingredients in Your “100% Juice” Drink
January 28, 2013 By Leave a Comment
That 100% fruit juice drink isn’t just juice from a fruit.
Blog of the Week: Diva Dietitian
January 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The SocialMoms Blog of the Week is Diva Dietitian – where Kristie provides health and food tips.
Congratulations to Diva Dietitian: the SocialMoms Blog of the Week! Looking for ways to get healthy and reach your diet goals this year, then definitely check out Diva Dietitian. Kristie is a self-diagnosed food snob, who shares her obsession with healthy food, cool kitchen gadgets and more. I chatted with Kristie about her site. SM: What was your inspiration for starting Diva Dietitian? I started Diva Dietitian because I wanted a blog that would reflect my passions and loves in life. ... Continue Reading
More Ways to Go Green This Halloween
October 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Go eco-friendly this Halloween using these tips to go green.
Ghosts, skeletons, black cats, oh my! The witching hour is soon at hand and the only thing spookier than the things that bump in the night is the impact our festivities can have on the environment around us and the health of our children. We've already talked about using soy candles, making your own costume, and purchasing earth friendly make-up - but here are even more ways to go green this Halloween. Pumpkins Support your local farm that uses sustainable and organic farming practices. ... Continue Reading
Join the forum discussion on this post On the Go Meal Ideas for Back to School Week
August 18, 2011 By 1 Comment
Having healthy food prepped and thought out before Back to School starts is the best way to start your week on the right foot.
Back to school is looming over our heads and for some of us, that might give us chills! This time of year can be good and bad, the kids get back into a routine, all the easy and fun stuff has to happen on the weekends, but it also brings in a whole extra workload for the parents. Back to school means no more late night bike rides in the street, no more sleep-ins on weekdays, no more Tuesday movies and no more afternoon swim parties. This time of year also means lots of extra commitments after ... Continue Reading
Join the forum discussion on this post A No-Fuss Guide To Healthy Kids
August 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
In a culture where children are increasingly sedentary and obesse, adding healthier habits to your child’s routine can be easy and painless.
Raising healthy kids is not easy. Picky eating, video games, piles of homework and fast-food campaigns are just some of the challenges facing parents today. Some days it may seem nearly impossible to instill healthy habits in our kids. The very best, and easiest way, to pass on healthy habits is to model them ourselves. And here are some other simple ways to sneak healthier habits into your kids' routines. Hide the veggies If your kids are notoriously picky eaters, the easiest way to sneak in ... Continue Reading
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