The overall goal of the DASH Diet — short for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension — is to lower your consumption of sodium, which aids in lowering your blood pressure. Since the diet focuses on eating the right foods with the right portions, it’s also effective for short- and long-term weight loss. To regulate your… Read More »
He is only 2 and we have been wondering what has been going on with him. I have a 10 year old son who gives me a hard time for homework, taking a bath, or any transitions that we do routinely every single day. Our sensory systems are how we interpret the information our environment… Read More »
Cutting back on sugar? Here are six sweet alternatives and the best ways to use them. Here are six alternatives to sugar, along with their pros and cons and how to use them. Sweetener Safety With so many products to choose from, it can be a challenge to pick the right one. Complicating the picture… Read More »
A group of year-old girl scouts was asked, “What makes up a healthy diet and lifestyle? Marion Nestle, a New York University nutritionist, agrees with the girls. Her recommendations: “Eat less, move more; consume plenty of fruit, vegetables and whole grains; and avoid too much junk food. Not too much. Mostly plants. We outline two… Read More »