Try Some High-volume Snacks This Holiday Season
“Mom, how about a snack?” my daughter asked as we walked around a shopping mall. She was about 10 at the time. “What would you like?” I responded, ready to indulge her with a treat on our...
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Bison by Picture Perfect courtesy of morguefile.com “Wow, Mom, this is an animal vacation!” my older daughter exclaimed. She was about 9 at the time. “It’s more like ‘Animal House’ in this vehicle!” I...
View ArticleOn the Menu: Healthful School Snacks!
Photo by Alvimann courtesy of morguefile.com “I need to bring a treat to school,” my daughter announced as I sat down to write my weekly column in my home office. She was in kindergarten at the time....
View ArticleTame the School Snack Attacks
Photo by Kakisky courtesy of morguefile.com Most third grade boys think girls are rather germ-laden. My son was no exception when he was a third grader. I recall a conversation we had about healthful...
View Article10 Snacks To Fill Nutrition Gaps
“Snacking” often conjures up images of guzzling soda pop, crunching on chips and munching on candy bars while cruising down the highway or lounging in front of a TV. Snack foods are big sellers, and...
View Article‘Grazing’ Can Have Health Benefits
“He eats like a horse.” I think I have described my son’s teenage years in those terms at some point. I have heard other parents of teenagers do the same. Eating like a horse actually is a compliment...
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