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,

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Foods You Don't Have to Refrigerate

11 Foods You Don’t Have to Refrigerate

By Mary Velasco | February 4, 2025 | Forks & Spoons
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

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3 Sweet & Healthy Treats to Make for Your Kids on Valentine’s Day

By Colleen McTiernan | February 2, 2025 | Forks & Spoons , Recipes
Celebrating Valentine’s Day with your little ones just became a whole lot healthier. Put aside those conversation hearts and gooey chocolates, and get creative with these yummy options your kiddos will be sure to LOVE - without throwing off your family’s commitment to healthy eating. Make these three treats for your kids this Valentine's Day!

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7 Healthy Cereals for a Better Breakfast This Year

By Lucille Lannigan | January 1, 2025 | Blog , Forks & Spoons
Cereal is a quick and easy breakfast option for busy families. We’ve all been minutes away from rushing out the door only to take a quick pause for some Lucky Charms. All you need is a few minutes to pour cereal and milk in a bowl, grab a spoon and you’ve got the perfect breakfast

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Body Positivity Around the Dinner Table

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

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Holiday Health Issues

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

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child's growth

Understand Your Child’s Growth Pattern, One Inch at a Time

By Tracy Wright | November 15, 2024 | Health
Once your child is born, the one thing every parent is first concerned about is their baby’s rate of growth. Pediatricians use a growth chart comparing a child’s height and weight statistics to other children, creating a percentile number for each figure. For example, if your child is on the 60th percentile for weight and

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Quick and Healthy To-Go Breakfast Recipes

By Lindsey Johnson | October 28, 2024 | Articles , Forks & Spoons
The mad dash out the door on hectic mornings doesn't mean you have to sacrifice good nutrition. These breakfast recipes are quick and easy to grab and go! Make extra so you have breakfast ready for the next day too! VERY BERRY SMOOTHIE Start your day with a berry blast! This smoothie is packed full

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sick girl

Health Anxiety in Children: It’s Real and Needs Our Attention

By Tracy Wright | October 21, 2024 | Health
Picture 11-year-old Joseph. His grandfather recently passed away after a long bout of cancer. Unfortunately, it was not without pain and suffering, for which Joseph got a front row seat. Now, months after his grandfather’s passing, he has started to complain of body pains to his parents, his siblings and even teachers at school. His

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Emotional Eating

Emotional Eating: What It Is and How to Avoid it

By Lindsey Johnson | May 7, 2024 | 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

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