According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 9 out of 10 children do not consume enough fruits and vegetables. Considering these foods are nutritional powerhouses that are key in the health of a developing child, one pediatrician has set out to change that. Dr. Yum’s Preschool Food Adventure was created specifically to […]
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Ways for Parents to Become Savvy About Hidden Added Sugars
Ask 10 parents how much added sugar their child consumes each day and there’s a good chance that at least 9 of them will have no clue or will underestimate it. In fact, research published in the International Journal of Obesity reported that 92 percent of the parents surveyed in the study underestimated the added sugar content […]
Five Reasons Its So Hard to Lose Weight (and What You Can Do)
New York, N.Y. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the prevalence of obesity in the country among adults is around 40 percent. They estimate that over 93 million adults are considered obese. It’s estimated that around 80 percent of the people try to lose weight on their own, but most fail. We […]
Tips for Packing Healthy School Lunches on a Budget
Back to school means back to lunch preparation for parents around the country. It’s a challenge that many parents take on, but often struggle to keep healthy. While it’s easy to toss in convenient snacks, it’s not going to do much in the way of keeping their little bodies healthy and developing well. One pediatrician […]
Resolution Realization: 7 Diet Apps for Slimdown Success in New Year
Even the most well-intentioned New Year’s Resolutions can quickly become nothing more than a fond memory without a solid plan in place to keep you motivated and on track. And if you utilize tools and resources that are a means toward that end, all the better. And it seems some assistance is in order, amid […]
5 Ways to Achieve & Sustain Your New Year’s Diet Resolution…Starting Now
As health-seekers strategize their diet and fitness approach for the New Year, there are a few simple but key considerations that can make all the difference between a successful—and even profitable—weight-loss endeavor and a wellness resolution that falls far short. In seeking professional advice I connected with diet and fitness industry insider Jimmy Fleming, co-founder […]
Healthy Ways to Gain Weight for Ectomorphs
New York, N.Y. Typically, weight gain isn’t a concern for most people as weight loss would be, however, raising awareness to all body types is necessary for a society that thrives on good health. Sustaining a healthy diet is the foundation to a happy and enriched life. You’ll notice improvements in family/friend relations, productivity, and […]
8 Great Sweat-Busting Solutions
Product Innovations Reduce Profuse Sweating Problems Today’s breed of product innovations help address an age-old, embarrassing problem: excessive sweating. No matter the season or reason, extreme, uncontrollable sweating is never welcome and it’s often a serious medical condition called hyperhidrosis. In fact, research shows that nearly five percent of the population suffers from the condition—that’s 367 […]
