Category Archives: Nutrition

Plan Ahead for Healthy (and Fun!) Halloween Treats

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For the past five years, I’ve been conducting my own little research project on Halloween.  It all started when I wanted to offer kids something besides candy.  But would kids go for it?  My investigation revealed that younger kids LOVE alternatives to candy.  I would hold out two bowls – one filled with candy and the other filled with a variety of other goodies from hair ties to Halloween pencils and erasers.  The younger kids would get so excited to choose a prize. 
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Calling All Soccer Moms

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It’s official; I am a soccer mom.  My 4-year-old son just played in his first soccer game.  It is too early to tell if he will be the next David Beckham but he did look pretty cute in his uniform.

He wasn’t the only thing that caught my eye during the game.  I also noticed many of the preschool-aged players drinking down sports drinks.  My son has had Gatorade before but only

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Struggling to get your preschooler to eat fruits and veggies?

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As a dietitian and mom, friends will often ask me how to get their preschool-aged child to eat fruits and vegetables.  The question always brings back memories of being a kid and sitting at the dinner table long after everyone was done with a plate of peas in front of me.  My parents wouldn’t let me leave the dinner table until I ate my vegetables.  I’m sure it was exhausting for my parents to struggle with me.  All I can remember
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