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Encouraging kids to love healthy foods can be fun and rewarding. Nutritious foods can be made to feel exciting, and a little bit adventurous. Let’s look at some strategies to get kids hooked on nutritious foods. Introduce new foods slowly. When introducing a new healthy food, pair it with a

There seems to be a never-ending array of stressors for parents, especially during the back-to-school period. The demands of work-life balance, coupled with the challenge of creating a positive learning environment for children, can be overwhelming. There are foods and nutrient solutions that can help parents navigate these demands and

Maintaining an active lifestyle together plays a key role in optimizing the entire family’s overall health and outlook on life. When families join together to exercise, numerous benefits have been seen. Not only does activity keep our joints lubed, muscles strengthened, and tendons and ligaments flexible, but it also supports

It is back to school time. Most years, parents think about pens, paper, backpacks, and other traditional school supplies. This year, many of us are thinking about our kids' wellness and how to keep them healthy and their immune systems strong. For starters, remember that sweets and sweetened beverages are the number

Lutein is a powerful antioxidant that promotes healthy eyes. Lutein filters the light from digital devices, such as tablets, computers, and smartphones, that kids are exposed to every day. Lutein can also help strengthen glare tolerance. Leafy greens are high in lutein, but, unfortunately, they’re not frequently eaten by children.

Think about how fast kids grow and change from infancy through their teen years. Babies triple their weight in the first year. And up until puberty, children grow an average of two inches in height each year. For children to thrive, all of this growth depends on a solid nutritional