Archive for 'Nutrition'
Sugary Beverages a Factor in Childhood Obesity
Boys who drink soda pop, fruit punch, lemonade and other sweetened beverages are at nearly double the risk of being overweight and obese compared to their peers according to research out of the University of Saskatchewan. [...]
Preventing Hamburger Disease
Tips on how to prevent the sometimes deadly ‘hamburger disease’. Hamburger Disease Summertime is barbeque season, but we need to be extra careful, particularly when grilling burgers. Lynn Wilcott with the Food Protection Services at the [...]
The Danger of Hamburger Disease
Every year people die from food poisoning. However it’s easy to avoid with a little care and a lot of cooking. If your child eats food contaminated by bacteria, food poisoning can occur causing abdominal cramps, [...]
The Benefits of Feeding Children Organic Foods
The foods you feed your children can help them avoid the negative affects of pesticides. Organic Foods Most of us are well aware that pesticides were designed to be toxic. Over 90% of people are routinely [...]
Food Safety During the Summer Months
Some food safety tips for the long hot days of summer. Summer Food Safety During the summer there are more opportunities for food to become spoiled and lead to food poisoning. It why we need to [...]
The Importance of Family Mealtime
Sitting down for a family meal provides more than just good nutrition. It can provide real quality time for the entire household. When it comes to our children’s nutrition, we usually think more about what our [...]
Iron in Children’s Diets
Why is iron so important for our kids health? Iron in Children’s Diets When children don’t have enough healthy red blood cells, they can become anemic. Usually this is due to iron deficiency, and believe it [...]
How to Shop for Healthy Food
A few simple tips on how to shop for the healthiest foods for your family. Healthy Food When it comes down to it, choosing the healthiest foods for your family isn’t all that difficult. According to [...]
The Dangers of Food Poisoning in Children
What you need to know about food poisoning. Food Poisoning Every year in North America, there are millions of cases of food poisoning. Food borne illness can be serious particularly in the elderly, those with chronic [...]
Are Some Junk Foods Okay for Children?
Saying an absolute “no” to ice cream, cookies and chips may be doing your child more harm than good. As our children grow we have less say over all areas of their life including their nutrition. [...]
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