We all want our family go live a healthier lifestyle. When it comes to creating healthy family habits, there are a few simple steps for getting everyone involved and in the long …
4 Simple Tips for Eating Healthy as A Family – By Guest Contributor Bridget Sandorford
Making the personal decision to live a healthier life and change unhealthy eating habits can be hard, and having family members that continue to live an unhealthy life style can …
3 Questions Parents Should Ask When Preparing Meals
Recent statistics released by the CDC indicate that in 2010, one in three kids in the United States was obese and another third were overweight. This is actually good news, …
Change is Happening! US Obesity Rates Finally Starting to Drop
Success! We are finally seeing childhood obesity rates begin to drop after lawmakers, activists and the medical community came together to stop America’s addiction to junk food and a static …
Ask Dr. K: How Can Parents Take Action Against Childhood Obesity?
It’s no surprise that childhood obesity is a huge issue in the United States. Children are given more sugar and fat than ever before in the form of sugary juice …
Saturated and Unsaturated Fats: Whats the Difference?
As a nation, we have become terrified of the word “fat”, especially if it relates to food. Next time you are in your local grocery store, take a look at …
Ask Dr: K: What Does a Healthy Diet for Children Look Like?
In the United States, one out of three children is considered obese. For busy families, eating healthy and remembering to exercise can be a challenge. Dr. Katalenas, author of the …
Quantity and Quality: It Starts With the Brain
Your brain’s reaction to environment The brain is an incredibly complex organ in the body. We obviously couldn’t function without it! The brain is responsible for all functions in the …
Are Your Kids Eating Too Much Processed Food?
This case study comes from my new book, The Step Up Diet: An eight-year-old girl, Catherine is found to have a Body Mass Index (BMI) above the 95th percentile. Her …
Hidden Sugars in Your Child’s Diet
A culture dependent on sugar It all comes down to too much sugar. Sugar causes our children to gain too much weight and lets face it, it’s hard to avoid …
Quality, Quantity and Timing at Every Age
Sometimes, breastfeeding can be inconvenient. It is neither cheap, fast or available. However, many mothers chose to give the best when the best is needed. Scientifically proven facts tell us …
The Dangerous Consequences of a Poor Diet
How do unhealthy choices affect your family’s health? As discussed in my new book, The Step Up Diet, too much fat and sugar in your family’s diet will cause long-term …