Category Archives: Children

Helping Our Kids Maintain a Healthy Weight, Part 2

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My previous blog kicked off a three part series discussing behaviors likely to cause children to consume too many calories and become overweight.*   Approximately one third of children are overweight or at-risk for overweight, leading many parents to wonder what they can do to help their children maintain a healthy weight.  Last month, I focused on reducing the frequency of eating out and gave some practical hints to make that happen in your busy family.  (Click here to read my June
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Red, White, and Blue Recipes

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Fourth of July is quickly approaching and perhaps you’ve been invited to a party that you need to take a dish to.  Or in my case I’m still waiting to be invited to a party.   So instead of throwing myself a pity party I decided to throw my own Fourth of July party.  With the help of the Internet and my inner Martha Stewart I came up with two red, white, and blue themed recipes.  A dessert and a salad
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Everyone Loves a Dip

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My article last month about feeding toddlers discussed how much they like to dip their food.  I am hardly a toddler but I can't resist a good dip.  Food dip that is.  Below is a great collection of my friends and families favorite dip recipes.  These dips are sure to be a hit at your summer events.  Please share your favorite dip recipe below in the "Leave a Reply" section. For the health conscious dippers:
  • Decrease fat content by choosing lower fat ingredients such
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