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Help Make Meal Time More Enjoyable
Imagine what life would be like without rules. As much as your child may gripe when you tell her to "clean your room," "look both ways before you cross the street," "do your homework," and "brush your teeth," children need structure. They need to know what's expected of them in order to develop both emotionally and socially. Read more »
Eating Healthy on a Budget
If you're working with a tight budget, you're in luck because shopping for healthy foods can actually help you save money. Read more »
Small Changes, Big Benefits
By now, you may have heard the advice to switch from white bread to fiber-rich 100% whole wheat and to cut some of the saturated fat in your diet by replacing whole milk with 1% or skim. These changes make a lot of sense because each brings a big nutritional benefit to the diet. To build on those mealtime modifications, try some of these other smart switches.
Brown Bag Boredom Busters
If your children are tired of the same old PB&J or turkey and cheese sandwiches, it may be time to burst through their brown bag boredom by adding some fun flavorful and nutritious foods to the lunch box.
Fruits & Veggies...More Matters
Eat more fruits and vegetables: That's the mantra from the government's new My Pyramid. But just how much is enough? Here are several simple ways to increase your family's fruit and veggie consumption
Breakfast: It's a Breeze
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It has many big benefits for both adults and kids including higher test scores, greater alertness in the classroom, a healthier body weight, and a more balanced diet rich in calcium, iron, fiber and vitamins A and C. Here's how everyone can make breakfast a priority.
Picky Eater Pointers
Having a picky or finicky eater in your family can be a challenge, but with our clever strategies, your picky eater may soon become adventurous at the table. Here are some things you can try at home.
Supermarket Shopping in a Flash
Why spend more time at the supermarket than you have to? Follow these five simple tips to finish your grocery shopping in 30 minutes flat.
10 Commandments
1. Drinking plenty of water can help regulate constipation.
2. Encourage high-fiber foods such as whole-grains, fruits and vegetables.
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