Diets high in added sugars have long been associated with the obesity epidemic, but now new research has linked sugar-filled diets with overeating, poor memory function, learning disorders and depression. Several studies revealed that diets high in added sugar reduces the brain’s production of
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Gluten seems to be a popular topic of conversation these days. In some circles, gluten is thought to be a “dangerous” component of our food supply that certain celebrities and health “gurus” warn others to stay away from. What is gluten, you might be asking? It’s a protein found in wheat a
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The foods we give our children today not only helps them grow and develop, but can also play a role in preventing diseases in the future. Diets high in antioxidants are known to protect the body from free radical damage that is associated with cancer and other diseases. Introducing antioxidant-ric
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This can be a tough question parents may ask themselves after a visit to the pediatrician’s office, a BMI report from their child’s school or for some when their child asks about their weight and if he/she needs to lose weight. As adults, many of us think “diet” when it comes to getting to a
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For those of you lucky enough to have in-home daycare or those who send their child to a facility that provides meals, this information may not be useful. However, if you have to pack meals & snacks to send with your little one, here are a few tips on how to handle the logistics. Some of this ma
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