Soy Protein May Help Prevent Osteoporosis
Kids who eat soy may be less likely to develop osteoporosis as adults.
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Another Study on Link Between Sugary Drinks and Cancer
The link between sugar and cancer is nothing new, but a recent study looked at an interesting part of the sugar-cancer equation: how factors such as age, gender, and a previous battle with cancer impacted sugar consumption.
Sugar Warning Labels Work for Teens
Sugar warning labels on drinks significantly reduce the odds that a teen will reach for that sodapop, according to new research.
13 Healthy Alternatives to Foods High in Added Sugars
Trying to kick added sugars to the curb? Here’s why and how to spot added sugars, plus some healthy alternatives to high sugar foods.
Why don’t Israeli kids have peanut allergies?
Here in the U.S., peanut allergies more than tripled between 1997 and 2008. In Israel, though, peanut allergies are barely on the radar.
Make a Toy Blender from an Old Coffee Can
Turn an old coffee container into a DIY toy blender for your kid’s play kitchen. Then kick back, and watch the pretend play unfold!
A Beginner’s Probiotics Guide
Probiotics are getting some good press lately (and some bad). This probiotics guide dives into what they are, what they do, and how to eat more probiotics.
Does eating pickles help with anxiety?
There’s a new study about food and anxiety that some folks are calling “The Pickle Study.” But can eating pickles really help ease social anxiety?
School Lunches Around the World: How Does America Compare?
A picture is worth a thousand words. And the folks at sweetgreen know it. They posted pics of school lunches around the world. How do American school lunches compare?
How Recess Helps Kids Eat Healthier
A recent study found that simply scheduling recess before lunch led school kids to eat 54 percent more vegetables? Here’s how parents can benefit from these findings.
Do You Want Lies with That? McDonald’s Will Say Anything to Get Your Business
McDonald’s recently reassured investors during a conference call that it’s going to address its declining sales by boosting efforts to attract parents, teachers and school children despite national efforts to keep fast food away from children.
Show Your Kids’ Lunch Ladies the Love
Children’s book author Jarrett Krosoczka’s lunch lady inspired him to write his Lunch Lady graphic novel series. Lunch ladies are heroes. Here’s why…
Healthy Lunches for Kids in Daycare Programs May Require a Note from a Doctor
Sending your children off to a daycare with some healthy food may not be as simple as it sounds if your child’s daycare participates in the federal Child and Adult Food Care Program (CACFP). The program is making it difficult for parents to pack healthy lunches for kids because it hinders funding for the program, which daycare programs rely on.