While visiting my family in Spain I found fresh calamari at the market and I couldn’t resist the need to prepare it with its own ink sauce. In the United …
3 Easy Steps to Beating the Winter Blues
Don’t let the cold bitter months of winter get your family down! It’s been scientifically proven that cold temperatures and lack of natural sunlight during the winter months have the …
Upcoming Family Events in Austin
From the chilly outdoor temperatures to the delicious, fatty foods, maintaining a healthy lifestyle during the winter season can be a challenge for any family – unless you plan ahead! …
5 Simple New Years Resolutions for Better Family Health
It’s the eternal tale of the week after New Year’s day: you’ve made a New Years resolution, and you’ve already come close to breaking it at least five times. We’ve …
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 …
Give the Gift of Health this Holiday Season
Running late on your holiday gift list? Unsure of what to get a close friend or family member? Give the gift of health this year by purchasing a copy of …
Indulge With Caution: Dr. K’s Healthy Holiday Tips
From turkey, to stuffing, to delicious home-baked pies and more, Thanksgiving is a holiday meant for indulgence – but how much is too much? Keep your Family’s Health on Track …
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 …
Healthy Family Dinner Recipes: Deliciously Fun Fish Sticks
Healthy family dinner recipes aren’t always designed for a busy life style. So we decided to take one of the most common, on-the-go dinner ideas and give it a healthy …
September Challenge: Visit a Different Park Every Weekend
Celebrate Childhood Obesity Awareness Month by resolving to visit a different park every weekend with your family to encourage your children to be healthy and fit. September is Childhood Obesity …
Tips for Reading To Your Child at Various Ages
When parents ask about reading to their child during office visits, I often find myself referencing the “language explosion” stage (18-24 months), primarily because each age has it’s own milestones, …
August Challege: Eat Smaller Food Portions
Want an easy way to reduce the number of calories your family eats? In the month of August, why not try replacing your dinner plate for a salad plate? By reducing …