HEALTHY CHOICES, HEALTHY LIFESTYLES BY BARBARA B. MINTZ, MS, RD As parents you are helping your children learn a life skill that they will take into their adulthood, keeping them healthy and well throughout the lifespan. Good news! There is increasing evidence that obesity rates are stabilizing for adults and children. Unfortunately, the rates are still high, putting millions of Americans at risk for increased health problems. It’s disappointing to hear that rates of severe […]
HEALTHY CHOICES, HEALTHY LIFESTYLES BY BARBARA B. MINTZ, MS, RD It is easy to forget that years ago, healthy habits and valuable lessons were taught in the kitchen, where family recipes and cooking skills were handed down from generation to generation. When you think about an enjoyable and relaxing activity, food shopping or preparing meals with you children is probably not the first on your list. After a long day at work you might be […]
HEALTHY CHOICES, HEALTHY LIFESTYLES BY BARBARA B. MINTZ, MS, RD Your kids will learn far more from what you do than what you say. If they see you shopping, cooking and eating fresh fruits and vegetables, they will do the same. Did you know that September is Fruit and Vegetable Month? A few years ago, the National 5 A Day program became the national Fruit and Vegetable Program and launched a new public health initiative […]
HEALTHY CHOICES, HEALTHY LIFESTYLES BY BARBARA B. MINTZ, MS, RD It is important to understand how easy it is to be persuaded by the food industry and how their labeling can affect our food behaviors. We are faced with having to make choices every day that will affect our health. Shopping and buying food is one of those importance decisions. But it isn’t always easy to make the right choice. With so many products on […]
HEALTHY CHOICES, HEALTHY LIFESTYLES – BARBARA B. MINTZ, MS, RD Remember, if you embrace a healthy lifestyle yourself, you will become a healthy role model for your child. May is Physical Fitness Month and a good time to understand the importance of being physically active. To start, it is a good idea to be aware that the percentage of overweight and obese kids and teens has more than doubled in the past 30 years. Although […]
