Healthy Snack Ideas

A Healthy Diet and Lifestyle Could Prevent Diabetes

by Pallavi Sharma Diabetes is a major common problem among the people of America. A recent survey conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health claims that about one in three American adults will have diabetes in 2050 if the present trend continues. The epidemic has affected the people from all walks of life. Experts [...]

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Mac No More

By Stacie Wheeler Weaning kids from a strict diet of mac n' cheese can be difficult, but it's doable. Making healthy snacks fun is one way to get kids to eat them. Moorpark mom, Stacie Wheeler, cuts sandwiches into circles and adds raisins for eyes on this happy face. Making healthy snacks fun is one [...]

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10 Healthy Snacks For Weight Loss and Wellness

Contrary to popular belief, snacking is actually very beneficial. It helps to refuel your body, maintain blood sugar and energy levels and control your appetite. Healthy snacking will help your body get the nutrients it needs and help you avoid overeating at meal times. Indulge in these guilt-free snacks. Remember we encourage an anti-inflammatory, low-glycemic, [...]

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Healthy Snacks to Satisfy the Munchies

When you get an attack of the munchies it seems like the attraction of the cookie jar or that bag of chips seems incredibly strong, right? What if there is no one around to see you 'cheat' and grab some junk food. Comfort food seems to hold a power over us sometimes and the hungrier [...]

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Big Fork, Little Fork: A Cool App that Helps Parents Raise Smart Eaters

Developed by Kraft Foods, Big Fork, Little Fork is an iPhone/ iPad app that contains: Recipes designed to please picky eaters Tips, articles and other information about healthy eating habits and nutrition Step-by-step how-to videos Games to teach kids and parents about the USDA food pyramid and more It's available in the iTunes store, and [...]

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