I am not  a fan of diets.  They don't work.  Especially with kids. Many adults argue that a calorie-restricted diet is just the nudge they need to launch their new eating habits and the resulting weight loss they desire. But for kids, restrictive...

This is a post from a year ago...almost to the day. I am taking my healthy break, officially.  The office is closed for the holidays, and I have already started a cooking whirlwind.  I love to cook, particularly with The Food Network or The Cooking...

Winter is a great time of year to write a post about Vitamin C. As I write and fight my 'going on 3 week' winter cold (which has turned into a sinus infection...why do these illnesses hit at the most busy time of the year?!), I am reassessing the amount...

Looking for a teacher's holiday gift? Or a yummy treat for the holidays?  Try Dipped and Loaded Pretzel Rods -- they please most and are fun and easy to make! I like to use this delicious take on chocolate-covered pretzels because they are hand-made and...

My pediatric clients know how difficult it is to go to parties, celebrations, or gatherings that have food as a central focus.  This is a problem with which adults are often challenged, but is a growing reality for many children, too. School parties,...