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Easy Ways to Get Protein and Nutrients as a Vegetarian—World Vegetarian Day

My twin daughters’ best friend came back from summer sleep away camp and was excited to tell me that she was a vegetarian. She knew I was a registered dietitian and she was proud of her efforts to avoid meat and wanted them to be acknowledged. Interestingly, after spending the night at our house, I…

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SmartyPants Gummy Vitamins

With all the different kinds of kids’ multivitamins available out there, it can be hard to choose the best kind for your little ones! But, look no further, because SmartyPants Gummy Vitamins are not only pediatrician-approved, they taste great too! Your kids will actually ASK you for their daily dose of vitamins!

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Easy Kid Recipes for Picky Eaters

Combat your child’s picky eating habits by having her help you prepare a few dishes or even meals. Children who help prepare food are more likely to eat it, even if it’s something new or unfamiliar. You can further encourage your child to eat a wider variety of food by setting a good example and eating the foods yourself.

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8 Quick, Easy & Healthy Breakfasts

Weve all heard it beforebreakfast is the most important meal of the day. But is it really? And does it really matter if youre one of the millions who skip it altogether? As registered dietitians, we dont like to slight any of our meals (we love them all!) but we do admit that having a nutritious breakfast is extremely important. Thats because eating a nutritious breakfast sets you up for a healthier day. Breakfast gives you the fuel that you deserve to start your day and it helps to prevent you from overeating later in the day. Thats probably why people who eat breakfast are best able to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Plus, it helps kids to stay more alert so they can concentrate better and be more creative.

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Easy Skin Care for Women

A report from market research company Packaged Facts estimated that the skin-care industry would be worth $7.2 billion annually by 2010. If you were to listen to all the ads trying to sell “essential” skin products to women, from “gentle” face washes to anti-aging super-serums, you could spend your entire day doing nothing but taking care of your skin. Skin care really doesn’t have to be that complicated.