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What is the best fish to eat?
Posted on 2/16/11
What type of fish is being “overfished”?  What is best for my health?
Check out this handy Pocket Seafood Selector for a great reference!

Whole Grains- Where do I find them?
Posted on 2/3/11
What are my options and how many should I be eating every day?  Tips and advice.

Also, check out the Whole Grains A to Z guide for a very detailed guide on some great whole grains you can try instead of the same old pasta or rice!

Happy and Healthy 2011!
Posted on 1/3/11
Why not make 2011 different?  Instead of starting an elaborate diet that forces you to give up your favorite foods, start the new year with a new resolution: to eat healthier. 

The Dirty Dozen
Posted 10/25/10
Pesticides and herbicides made from synthetic chemicals are often used in conventional farming. These chemicals linger on foods long after they have been picked and shipped to your local grocery store. Organic farming methods use alternative means to keep their farms free of pests and weeds.

How to handle your Picky Eater
Posted 9/28/10
Tips and suggestions for managing Picky Eaters in your family

Tips on Preparing Healthy Meals & Snacks for Going Back to School
Great Day Houston Show 8/5/10:
Overall Healthy Advise for Children all Ages:
• Get 30-60 minutes of physical activity daily.
• Provide a variety of foods for each meal and every day. Different foods provide different nutrients and a variety is needed to meet your child’s nutrient needs.
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Keeping Kids Hydrated
Posted on 7/20/10
Keeping kids hydrated is especially important during our hot, humid Houston summers. 

Keeping Kids Healthy When Traveling
Posted on 7/13/10
Traveling is an especially stressful time for children – new places, new faces and, oftentimes, new foods. Stress can lower our body’s ability to fight of germs.

Guidelines for Recommended Daily Servings
Posted on 6/1/10
Review serving guidelines for 2-12 year olds
broken down by calories and food types.

How much food does your child need?
Posted on 6/1/10
Helpful suggestions on how much your child
should be eating.

The Family Table: A Parent's Role in Feeding
a Child
Posted on 6/1/10
Helpful tips on defining a parent's role in feeding
a child and reminding us of our child's role as well.