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Nutrition
The good fat you must eat: The benefits of DHA
You probably know that omega-3s are good for you, particularly the omega-3 fat DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). Surprisingly, despite all of the reported health benefits of DHA most people do not get enough of this important nutrient, and children are particularly at risk.
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Probiotics: the Top Ten
Many people have heard of probiotics, but there are benefits for the whole family. Probiotics are good bacteria for your body – things our bodies need to do great things like produce vitamins, help to digest lactose (sugar in milk), and maintain acidity in the intestines to keep bad bacteria...
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Sneak in Veggies & Fruit into your Child’s Diet
March is National Nutrition Month. Many kids are not prompted to eat well balanced meals – never mind consuming the required amount of vegetables and fruits recommended by Canada’s Food Guide. Health Canada suggests 4 servings of veggies...
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Eating well boosts your immunity
With cold and flu season upon us, certain nutrients such as vitamin C, zinc and selenium are often touted by some to provide protection against seasonal illness. While it's true that these nutrients do boost the immune system, more is not better! “Almost all vitamins...
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Kids and Fish
Fish is an ideal food for children because it's jam-packed with protein - which is pivotal in the diet of a growing child. General: Fish is an excellent source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. It is a good source of energy and contains vitamins...
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Make healthy eating fun for kids this summer
Maintaining kids' healthy eating habits can be challenging for many moms but this is especially true in the summer when high fat foods and ice cream snacks seem to tempt us at every beach party, amusement park and BBQ. In fact, reports show that 50...
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Energize every day with pure juice
If you're looking for a quick and easy way to kick your family's health routines into high gear, consider this solution - drink a glass of pure fruit juice each day. While your schedule may not allow you the time for healthy meal planning, know that there are...
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Kicking the junk food habit!
Very few of us can resist eating junk food so imagine the battle in getting your kids to stop eating it! The sad fact is that junk food is all around us - you can't get away from it! How to get kids to kick this habit can be a huge problem. You may never be rid...
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Picky Eaters
Picky or selective eaters are usually children under the age of three or four years, who have strong food preferences, accept only a limited number of foods, and are unwilling to try a new food. It is a common problem among toddlers and children...
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Healthy Snacks For Growing Children
Many young children are unable to eat at a single sitting to keep them going until the next meal. Some young children may get a large part of their daily foods from snacks. It is especially true of young children and those experiencing a growth spurt....
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