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Give Thanks for School Food Evolution
As we think about the health of our children and what’s offered at school, it is interesting to reflect on how priorities have shifted in both the public and private sector over the last several...
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A Healthy Holiday For the Family
Think healthy this holiday season and make sure your family’s wellness is a priority. Talk with your children about the importance of eating healthy during the holidays. Getting them involved now will...
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Eggs Increasingly in the Clear
A new study is yet another piece of evidence that eggs are making a comeback. For a long time, it was recommended to limit egg consumption, as yolks are high in dietary cholesterol, which was thought...
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Increased education could help adolescents limit caffeine consumption:...
Caffeine is the most available and widely used psychoactive substance in the world and is the only drug legally accessible and socially acceptable for consumption by children and adolescents. Some...
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Understanding Orthorexia
As a dietitian working with K-12 independent schools, it is my passion to share the value of healthy eating with students and our school community partners. Unfortunately, we do see eating disorders,...
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Learning from Olympians – Role Models for An Active Lifestyle and Proper Fueling
We’ve heard the stories of all of the Olympic athletes that eat huge meals and still manage to stay in great shape. How do they do it? Well, for one thing, at least during training season, it is their...
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More Cooking, Better Health?
Cooking is an essential part of life and has been for periods of human history. In fact, the “cooking hypothesis,” although controversial, is believed to explain why our ancestor, Homo erectus,...
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Mindful Eating for Kids
The term mindfulness has been thrown around quite a bit lately in the health world, from psychology to exercise, and particularly when it comes to diet. According to Psychology Today, mindfulness...
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Chef Adam Byrne’s Turkey Food Safety Tips
Turkey is the main event on Thanksgiving. Check out these professional tips to ensure a happy, healthy and safe holiday! Allow adequate time for proper defrosting of poultry. A 15-pound turkey takes...
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Year End Review – Making Sense of Children’s Serving and Portion Sizes
Understanding portions and servings is often perplexing for folks of all ages and it may be difficult to make sense of all of the recommendations and various terminology. First, let’s define the...
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