Healthy Eating for Teens: Summer Recipe ideas, Grocery List, and More As kids get older, you may have to leave them home alone during summer vacation. You have enrolled them in basketball camp and given them permission to play a game of kickball at the park to keep them active but what...
3 Simple Steps to Encourage More Nutritious Eating Habits at Home
3 Simple Steps to Encourage More Nutritious Eating Habits at Home We all want our family go live a healthier lifestyle. When it comes to creating healthy family habits, there are a few simple steps for getting everyone involved and in the long run, the whole family will benefit. Temptation will be thwarted and...
4 Simple Tips for Eating Healthy as A Family – By Guest Contributor Bridget Sandorford
4 Simple Tips for Eating Healthy as A Family – By Guest Contributor Bridget Sandorford Making the personal decision to live a healthier life and change unhealthy eating habits can be hard, and having family members that continue to live an unhealthy life style can make it even harder. Start eating healthy...
3 Questions Parents Should Ask When Preparing Meals
3 Questions Parents Should Ask When Preparing Meals Recent statistics released by the CDC indicate that in 2010, one in three kids in the United States was obese and another third were overweight. This is actually good news, as we are starting to see a slight drop in childhood obesity rates as...
Saturated and Unsaturated Fats: Whats the Difference?
Saturated and Unsaturated Fats: Whats the Difference? As a nation, we have become terrified of the word “fat”, especially if it relates to food. Next time you are in your local grocery store, take a look at all of the products labeled “fat-free” or “low-fat”. If we have all of these foods...
Change is Happening! US Obesity Rates Finally Starting to Drop
Change is Happening! US Obesity Rates Finally Starting to Drop Success! We are finally seeing childhood obesity rates begin to drop after lawmakers, activists and the medical community came together to stop America’s addiction to junk food and a static lifestyle. According to the Partnership for a Healthier America, 1,700 cities have...
Ask Dr. K: How Can Parents Take Action Against Childhood Obesity?
Ask Dr. K: How Can Parents Take Action Against Childhood Obesity? It’s no surprise that childhood obesity is a huge issue in the United States. Children are given more sugar and fat than ever before in the form of sugary juice drinks and cheap fast-food meals. We have lost sight of preparing...
Are Your Kids Eating Too Much Processed Food?
Are Your Kids Eating Too Much Processed Food? This case study comes from my new book, The Step Up Diet: An eight-year-old girl, Catherine is found to have a Body Mass Index (BMI) above the 95th percentile. Her parents review what she is eating and quickly the problem becomes clear. Breakfast: Two pre-packaged...
Ask Dr: K: What Does a Healthy Diet for Children Look Like?
Ask Dr: K: What Does a Healthy Diet for Children Look Like? In the United States, one out of three children is considered obese. For busy families, eating healthy and remembering to exercise can be a challenge. Dr. Katalenas, author of the Step Up Diet shares her healthy diet and exercise tips...
Quantity and Quality: It Starts With the Brain
Quantity and Quality: It Starts With the Brain Your brain’s reaction to environment The brain is an incredibly complex organ in the body. We obviously couldn’t function without it! The brain is responsible for all functions in the body and also has the ability to learn from the environment. In response, the...