Healthy Snacks

Are you stumped for snack ideas because your child can't eat nuts — or can't bring nuts to school due to a classmate's peanut allergy? Besides fresh fruit and veggies, learn some other easy, packable, healthy snacks that kids can bring to schoo...

Just because a food is marketed as healthy doesn't always mean it is. From astronomical portion sizes to sugar-laden beverages, this list of 14 deceiving foods will have you re-thinking your choices the next time you're perusing the grocery aisle...

You'd be hard-pressed to find a child who doesn't love sugary foods, and chances are the processed or packaged food your child eats has some amount of added sugar. But a sweet tooth isn't as harmless as it might seem. Our country's addiction to ...

High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is everywhere you look, from the breads you eat to the soft drinks you consume. HFCS has been linked to the obesity epidemic and the development of type two diabetes. Although it may seem impossible to avoid, the...

Learn 10 quick tips on how you can improve your diet for weight loss and ultimate healthiness. ...

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High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is everywhere you look, from the breads you eat to the soft drinks you consume. HFCS has been linked to the obesity epidemic and the development of type two diabetes. Although it may seem impossible to avoid, the...

When it comes to screen time and kids, it isn't all bad news. The American Academy of Pediatrics offers guidelines on how to make screen time healthy and educational.

Stocking Up on Smart Snacks Most of us love to nibble in between meals. If you plan to stock up your kitchen, do so with these low-fat items: Plain popcorn kernels for air poppers Fruit and fig bars “Lite” or “reduced-fat” microwave po...

Artichoke Dip Artichoke dip is so simple to make and yet it gets rave reviews from company. All you need is a food processor and three ingredients to make this mouthwatering dip. Holiday Hassles Low-fat butter and mayonnaise have come a long wa...

They want to eat: Peanut butter and fluff. Cupcakes with squiggles. Zero veggies. You want them to eat: Turkey on whole wheat. An apple. Pretzels. After dealing with back-to-school battles over homework and bedtime, many moms would rather surre...

Are you stumped for snack ideas because your child can't eat nuts — or can't bring nuts to school due to a classmate's peanut allergy? Besides fresh fruit and veggies, learn some other easy, packable, healthy snacks that kids can bring to schoo...