FREE COURSE: Healthy Cooking on a Budget
When was the last time you prepared an actual home-cooked meal (not heating up a frozen meal in the microwave or restaurant leftovers)? Despite the popularity of cooking shows and competitions on television, celebrity cookbooks, and the availability of recipes … Continue reading →
Healthy Eating During Pregnancy
It is not uncommon for women to admit that they do not have the best eating habits upon finding out they are pregnant, and then decide to change their eating habits in order to prevent complications and have a healthy … Continue reading →
San Francisco says No to Happy Meals
San Francisco has become the first major city in the country to ban restaurants from giving out free toys with meals that contain more than a certain amount of calories, sugar, and fat. The ordinance, passed by the San Francisco Board of … Continue reading →
Smart Nutrition for Back-to-School
Making smart nutrition choices are key to maintaining a healthy weight and living a healthy lifestyle. Overweight children are at risk for various health problems, including diabetes, heart disease, and sleep apnea. They may also experience social discrimination due to … Continue reading →
Restaurants Incorporating Healthier Menus for Children
In an effort to get families to dine out more, many restaurants are revamping children’s menus in order to make them healthier. According to a study performed recently by market research firm Mintel International Group Ltd., parents are looking for … Continue reading →
Nutrient Information to be Required in California Restaurants
Effective July 1, 2009, all restaurant chains with 20 or more locations in California are required to have brochures available to customers that contain either (1) the amount of calories per serving in their standard menu items, or (2) the … Continue reading →