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by Mila Sidman Childhood obesity is on the rise and has become an important topic amongst parents, politicians and many others. Our lifestyles have drastically changed. We don’t walk as much as we used to. We eat pre-packaged or fast foods instead of home cooked meals. And what exercise can compete with video games? These [...]

I added a couple of new recipes to the Vegetable Dips section of the site: Tangy Yogurt Dip Special Thanks to Carla, from Texas, for sharing this yummy recipe. Easy Hummus Dip Easy enough for the kids to help make. It’s also good on pita bread (of course!). Avocado Dip My kids called this Shrek [...]

I posted a new recipe in the No-Bake Treats section: Peanut Butter Pinwheels. These are fun and crunchy, and the kids can help make them. Tip: Use the easy Granola Recipe from Healthy Kids Snacks, or snag a box of granola cereal to use in these snacks.

Hi! I hope the summer is treating your family well I find it’s easier to get my kids to munch on fruits and veggies in the summertime… especially if they help select produce at the grocery store or farmers market! A surefire way to get produce to dissapear at my house… Let the kids PLAY [...]

Remember the old TV shows, “Leave it to Beaver,” and, “The Brady Bunch”? The kids would wander in after school to find fresh-baked oatmeal cookies and frosty glasses of milk on the table for their after school snack. Mom (or was it the housekeeper?) would be standing there in her apron, beaming, as the kids [...]