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Emotional Eating: What It Is and How to Avoid it

By Lindsey Johnson | January 23, 2026 | Health

Bodies need nourishment. Food and water provide fuel for bodily processes and activities, and we must replenish our supply daily. Individual body makeup along with activity level determines what you need to sustain yourself and maintain a healthy weight. While we know intellectually that we need food to thrive, sometimes food can hold power over

Five Odd Pumpkin Facts

By Alexandra Burns | October 20, 2025 | Holidays , uncategorized

Pumpkins are Fantastic for our Gut and Immune System Whether it is snacking on roasted pumpkin seeds or drinking pumpkin pie smoothies, pumpkins have the power to improve our health and longevity. According to an article from UMass Memorial Health, pumpkins are packed with anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory agents, such as vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin

Tips and Tricks for Preparing Butternut Squash

By Lizzie Vasquez | September 28, 2025 | Forks & Spoons , Recipes

Butternut squash has become one of the trendiest fall and winter vegetables. With tomorrow being the first day of fall, it's time to know how to navigate around this delicious ingredient. This widely-enjoyed squash is very versatile, and it contains numerous health benefits. According to the USDA, butternut squash is full of vitamin A, in

Don’t Eat That! Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy

By Colleen McTiernan | September 18, 2025 | Expecting , Pregnancy & Early Childhood

You just found out you are pregnant! Congratulations! But put down that celebratory glass of champagne, and stow away the sushi. For the next nine months, there are some food restrictions you need to be aware of to maintain a healthy pregnancy. What should I stay away from? Raw meat and fish Undercooked or rare

Easy Bento Box Combinations to Make Lunchtime Fun!

By Giggle Magazine | August 16, 2025 | Forks & Spoons

Bento lunches are some of our favorites! You can mix and match small portions of healthy snacks and options to give your kiddos bento box combinations that are well-balanced and yummy, making them the hit of the lunch room. Related articles: 22 Medicine Cabinet Must-Haves Get The Recipe For Carmen’s Quick Mexican Chicken

How Much is Too Much Sodium for Toddlers

By Tracy Wright | March 1, 2025 | Health

Once babies begin eating solid foods, they will invariably begin ingesting more ingredients like salt and sugar which may not have been in their previous diet. It is important for parents to monitor their salt intake in their baby’s or toddler’s diets. Where is Salt Hiding? Mayo Clinic says that “table salt, or sodium chloride,

11 Foods You Don’t Have to Refrigerate

By Mary Velasco | February 4, 2025 | Food

Stop playing Tetris in your refrigerator. If space is looking tight, don’t throw it out—take it out. Contrary to popular practice, there are foods you don't have to refrigerate to keep them from going bad. Certain goods have natural ingredients or preservatives that slow down the time-to-trash clock. Here is a list of foods that

Promote Body Positivity Around the Dinner Table This Holiday Season

By Anna Morera | December 3, 2024 | Blog

The holiday season is a time for family, friends, traditions and of course — all of the themed meals and treats! However, the reality is, with kiddos, growing teens and extended family gathering together, this time can also be extremely stressful, and body positivity around the dinner table can be forgotten. The importance of body

8 Holiday Health Issues to Watch Out For

By Lindsey Johnson | December 3, 2024 | Health , Holidays

The holidays bring alternate schedules and longer to-do lists. While this time can be full of fun and excitement, it can also lead to additional stress and poor health choices. This holiday season, try these tips to avoid holiday health issues! 1. It’s OK to Not Get a Second Helping! The holidays are full of

Make Mealtime With Picky Eaters a Little Easier

By Olivia Pitkenthly | November 12, 2024 | Conception 2 College , Toddler

When we start our families, we imagine dinnertime being a relaxing experience with pleasant conversation. If you are the parent of a picky eater, though, it is anything but. In the book “Helping Your Child with Extreme Picky Eating,” authors Katja Rowell and Jenny McGlothlin empathize with such families. In fact, they note that 10

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Emotional Eating: What It Is and How to Avoid it

Five Odd Pumpkin Facts

Tips and Tricks for Preparing Butternut Squash

Don’t Eat That! Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy

Easy Bento Box Combinations to Make Lunchtime Fun!

How Much is Too Much Sodium for Toddlers

11 Foods You Don’t Have to Refrigerate

Promote Body Positivity Around the Dinner Table This Holiday Season

8 Holiday Health Issues to Watch Out For

Make Mealtime With Picky Eaters a Little Easier

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