Tag: food
From Candy Cravings to Crushed Goals: Balancing Halloween Treats and Fitness
It’s that time of year, moms, candy bowls everywhere, your kids are bringing home massive bags of sweets, and you find yourself sneaking “just...
Food Allergies and the Teal Pumpkin Project This Halloween
Fact: 1 in 13 kids has a food allergy.
Our Scary Beginning
My son was just 18 months old when he ate a cookie and had...
Better Breakfast Ideas
Everyone knows the old saying, "Breakfast is the most important meal of the day," and it is true. Eating breakfast kick-starts your metabolism and...
2 Must-Try Easy Weeknight Dinners for Fall
School has started, and I’m doing all I can to keep the pace of our days as slow and laid back as possible. It’s...
Food Deserts in Westchester: What Every Parent Should Know
When we think of Westchester County, we picture tree-lined streets, farmers’ markets, and every grocery store you could imagine. But here’s the surprising truth:...
Real Life Breakfast Options That Make Mornings Easier
If I’m being honest, weekday mornings aren’t usually calm in our house. We’re out the door by 7:15 a.m., which means most days involve...
Kid-Made Ice Cream in a Jar
Although frozen treats can be enjoyed year-round, nothing screams summer like ice cream.
We recently had a rare day without plans, and I was brainstorming...
Meal Prepping for Busy Families
As a dietitian and a mother of two boys, I’m going to speak the truth here and tell you that meal prepping is one...
Magnesium Is Having a Moment
The wellness scene has been buzzing about magnesium over the last few years, and it is having a moment. Magnesium is an essential micronutrient...
Summer Produce for Your Best Friend
Dogs are often referred to as “man’s best friend” because they possess the qualities we look for in friendship – loving, loyal, trustworthy, dependable,...










