A new study published by the American Academy of Pediatrics shows what many experts suspected…children in the US are not getting enough vitamin D. Overall, 9%, representing 7.6 million US children and adolescents, were vitamin D deficient and 61%, representing 50.8 million US children and adolescents, had insufficient vitamin D stores. Children who drank milk […]
Nutrition for Athletes and Others
Football…soccer…volleyball…fall sports can keep you and your child busy. Take time to provide your child with good nutrition. Give your child a balanced diet every day, including breakfast. Make sure they are physically active everyday, not just during their sports practice or event. Make sure they have plenty of sleep. A good night’s […]
Share Your Idea (and win)!
The Eat, Save, and Be Healthy authors want to hear from you! Share an idea that has worked for you or your family for eating well, saving money, or maintaining healthy relationships. What you could win: $25 gift card to the Buckeye Corner How to become eligible to win: Respond to this post with your idea […]
Responding to Today’s Financial Challenges: Can We Change Our Old Ways?
Recently, most of us have had many opportunities to consider the financial condition of our economy and how that impacts us. For some of us, this is the time to change the way we have been managing our money. But, altering our behavior is not easy. In fact, changing money habits can be especially difficult. […]
Have You Taken Your Vacation Yet?
Vacations are essential to our emotional well being. We all need time to unwind and focus on other things besides deadlines and daily pressures of “success”. If we do this, research has shown we will be more productive when we return to our work duties. We will also live longer and be in better health. […]
Feeding Your Family — Fiber Boost
This weekend my cousin asked about high fiber foods to feed her toddler. Maintaining fiber in her toddler’s diet prevents constipation. Her daughter eats many fresh, raw fruits and most cooked vegetables. Apples, oranges, pears, bananas, berries, green peas, split peas, lentils, avocados, sweet potatoes, and artichokes are great choices. But my cousin was searching for […]