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Weight Loss Meals for Kids

Counting calories is no fun, especially when you’re doing it on behalf of your child. Before you decide that your child needs to lose weight, though, talk to his doctor. In most cases, say the experts at Baylor College of Medicine, the goal for an overweight child should be keeping his weight the same as he grows taller and more muscular. Whether your child needs to reduce his weight or keep it steady as his body matures, though, the best way to help him is to serve healthy meals in appropriate portions to the entire family.

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Don’t Let Holiday Stress and Travel Throw Your Digestive Tract Out of Whack

No one wants to talk about it, but we all want to know how to relieve the uncomfortable constipation that often accompanies holiday travel and stress. Not only does constipation make you feel less than content, but it causes unsightly belly swells and bulges! The truth is, for many it isnt only an issue during the holiday season. In fact, its much more frequent than that, and its worse for us Moms …

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A Balanced Diet for Kids

Provide a healthy, balanced diet to your children to help them stay physically fit and ward off diseases caused by high fat, high-sugar diets, such as diabetes and high cholesterol. When children eat a balanced diet, they tend to feel better about themselves and perform better in school and other activities.

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Super Foods for Kids

While you can use nearly any food to fill your kid’s belly, some foods provide greater nutritional value than others, and as a result are commonly referred to as “super foods.” By filling your child’s mealtime plate with there offerings, you can likely increase his overall health and ensure that he has all the nutrients he needs to grow big and strong.

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Healthy Breakfast Ideas for School Kids

Your children need to eat breakfast to get a jump-start on their day and to keep them alert and energized through lunchtime. Yet, mornings aren’t exactly your children’s favorite time of the day, and you often have to focus more on getting them out of bed and out the door, rather than putting healthy fuel in their stomachs. When it comes to weekday morning breakfasts, think quick, healthy and portable.