Fructose is naturally present in most fruits and some vegetables, but it’s also found in many processed foods and drinks, such as candy, juice, soda and snack foods, making it difficult to avoid.
Tag: childhood nutrition
New Guidelines Limit Kids to 6 Teaspoons of Added Sugar a Day (Video)
The AHA says it is issuing the guidelines because studies have consistently found a link between added sugars and conditions that lead to cardiovascular disease.
5 Ways to Pack a Healthier School Lunch (Infographic)
This school year, think beyond your boring, brown-bagged PB&J. How? It’s simple with these mix-and-match options from Cleveland Clinic Children’s dietitian Jennifer Willoughby, RD.
5 Can’t-Miss Signs that Your Child is Lactose Intolerant
Parents often confuse lactose intolerance with milk allergy, and although the two have similar symptoms, they are very different conditions.
Your First Step Toward Healthier Eating: Read the Food Label
The new and improved labels will make it easier for you to eat more nutritiously and spot added sugar.
How to Make a DIY Healthy, Kid-Approved Snack Mix (Infographic)
“Mom, I want a snack!” It’s inevitable. Be prepared with this quick, portable trail mix recipe. Bonus? You’ll love it, too.
A Dietitian’s Best Advice If Your Child Is Underweight
Some kinds are underweight despite parents’ best efforts to feed them well. A registered dietitian talks about how you can tell if a child is truly underweight and she offers tips to help a child gain weight the healthy way.
How Focusing on Your Own Habits Will Improve Your Child’s Choices
Our kids learn from our actions. They learn both the good and bad, while also paying attention to how parents navigate the world.
Don’t Forget Dairy as Part of Your Child’s Healthy Diet
Dairy products are an important part of the diet because in addition to providing carbohydrate, protein, and sometimes fat, they provide a wealth of vitamins and minerals, including calcium and vitamin D.
5 Simple Steps to Introduce Your Baby to Solid Foods
The problem is that most of us tend to overthink feeding, and what we really need to do is just get back to the basics.