Settlement requires FDA to decide if BPA should be banned from food industry
In 2008, the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC) filed a petition to the FDA to ban the use of the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) in the food industry. BPA is … Continue reading
Healthful ways to add calories and gain weight
Looking to add calories to your diet or the diet of a loved one? Although it may be surprising, since most Americans seek to cut out calories from their diets, … Continue reading
Managing picky eaters – today on NBC’s Charlotte Today
Tune in to NBC at 11:00 a.m. to watch me discuss picky eating among children and how to manage it. http://www.wcnc.com/charlotte-today http://www2.statesville.com/news/2011/sep/15/column-be-firm-patient-your-picky-eaters-ar-1396470/
Kid-Friendly, Dietitian-Approved Lunchbox Ideas
This year at Bethel Presbyterian Weekday Preschool, our youngsters have the chance to get a taste of lunchtime at school! Each school day, parents will pack lunch for their children. … Continue reading
Feeding Our Preschoolers Well
Do you think you serve your preschooler appropriate amounts of foods? With all the kids’ food products out there, and oversized kids’ portions at restaurants, it can be difficult to … Continue reading
Preschoolers’ Bone Health
1-3 year-olds need 500 mg calcium and >400 IU vitamin D 4-5 year-olds need 800 mg calcium and >400 IU vitamin D The DV (Daily Value) for Calcium is 1000 … Continue reading
Crafty autumn meal ideas to entice friends and family
October presents lots of opportunities to be crafty with food. Especially when it comes to Halloween-themed recipes, everything from orange carrots and purple eggplants to pumpkin bread and chocolate bat-shaped … Continue reading
Families can eat well and be active together this summer
Summer presents a great opportunity for focusing on family health and well-being. With school out of session and family vacations on the upswing, summer can be a great time to … Continue reading
Airplane-friendly, healthy snacks a must for summer travel
As summer draws closer, many of us will be increasing air travel to various locations. Whether to visit friends, family or for business trips, staying well nourished will help us … Continue reading
Pesticides on fruits and vegetables found to increase risk of ADHD
Research results favor organic fruits and vegetables again. According to Harvard researchers evaluating the topic, there appears to be a link between pesticide exposure and the development of ADHD (Attention … Continue reading
