When your children grow up, they won’t cherish the memory of the tenth candy bar they ate after their yearly Halloween celebration. You are not doing them any favors by saying “yes” to every plea for more. Here are three simple ways to put the focus on fun this Halloween instead of candy.
Dr. K’s Healthy Breakfast Ideas for a Good Start to the School Day!
The word says it all: BREAKFAST means this is the first meal of the day after a night of fasting. Special attention should be paid to this important meal, which …
Healthy Family Dinner Recipes: 5 Step Beef With Vegetables
Looking for a great dinner recipe for the family? Check out this Beef with Vegetables dish that’s sure to satisfy any palate. Healthy food for kids and adults!
The 4 Worst Holiday Foods to Avoid + Healthier Alternatives
From delicious meals to tasty treats, the holiday season is often a main source for unwanted weight gain – but it doesn’t have to be! Keep your calories in check …
Small Changes Can Reduce the Risk of Childhood Obesity
With school, activities and work pulling families in different directions, adding healthy food and exercise to your busy lifestyle can seem overwhelming. However you don’t have to take on major …
Dr. K’s Practical Tips to Reduce Unhealthy Eating During the Holidays
Only Santa Claus can get away with being fat without facing consequences. Use these tips to help create holiday traditions that encourage activity and discourage over-eating of holiday treats.
5 Tasty Tips Take the “Boo” Out of Sugary Halloween Treats
Halloween is a favorite holiday for most children, but it can easily turn into sugar overload on a day that’s filled with parties and trick or treating. There is no …
How to Combat Childhood Obesity: A Patient’s Testimony
Obesity is an epidemic that impacts roughly 17% of American children (or 12.7 million) and adolescents aged 2—19 years.[1] Both parents and children need to understand that obesity is a …
Ask Dr. K: Are Artificial Sweeteners Linked to Obesity?
Recently a behavioral neuroscientist at Perdue University published an article linking the consumption of artificially sweetened drinks and obesity. This is a complicated issue and the article leaves us with …
Transform Your Child’s Eating Habits in 3 Steps
As a child I remember playing with toys because they were colorful and looked interesting or “cool”. Now as a mother I want to take that into consideration when preparing …
Gluten Sensitivity On The Rise – Is Gluten So Bad?
There is a growing drumbeat blaming all sorts of digestive problems to the ingestion of gluten and naming a gluten-free diet as the cure of all maladies. Doctors are seeing …
Healthy Eating for Teens: Summer Recipe ideas, Grocery List, and More
As kids get older, you may have to leave them home alone during summer vacation. You have enrolled them in basketball camp and given them permission to play a game …