The single most important meal of the day. This meal is breaking the fast of overnight sleep – the longest stretch your kids go without eating anything. This meal can really impact your child in so many ways. Every Well Child Visit that I do I get a detailed diet history and review it looking for protein, fat, fiber, calcium … Read More
Greek your Diet
Numerous studies have shown the Mediterranean diet, in particular the diet of people in parts of Greece and Italy, to be beneficial for heart health, skin health and mental health. Here are seven ways to Greek Your Diet for longevity and health: Let’s start with the basics: Olive Oil. Extra Virgin Olive Oil is the highest quality, least processed, and … Read More
Healthy School Lunches
Lunch is an area that you can make a huge difference in your child’s health. Lunch provides them with the nutrition to get them through the rest of their school day. Think about the nutritional requirements for your child’s learning, energy, social and emotional needs. These requirements should be met with …lots of protein rich foods, fruits/vegetables and whole grains. … Read More
Is Metabolic Syndrome Making You Fat?
Once known as an obscure condition termed Syndrome X, metabolic syndrome has now hit the main stream media outlets as cause for concern. In recent years, we have learned that drinking as little as one soda per day, no matter if it was regular or diet, can increase the risk of heart disease through metabolic syndrome. Unfortunately, most people are … Read More