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Fruits & Veggies as Unique as Your Child
You’ve heard it many times, “to get your kids to eat more healthy fruits and vegetables you gotta keep carrot sticks in the fridge and fresh fruit
Colorize Your Diet and Kids Will Enjoy their Fruits and Veggies
Elisa Zied, MS, RD, author of Feed Your Family Right reveals the fact that many kids need to try some foods multiple times before they begin to
What is Insulin Resistance?
Understanding and identifying insulin resistance is important in children with too much weight for good health. If you have been told that your child has
Preventing Pre-Diabetes in Your Child
What is pre-diabetes in children and how can it be prevented? Before people develop type 2 diabetes, they almost always have “pre-diabetes.” In adults, it may
Preschool and Pre-Diabetes
Pre-diabetes is now seen in children as early as preschool age. Excess calorie intake and weight gain above recommended amounts can lead to pre-diabetes. Excess
My Child Has Type 2 Diabetes: What Do I Do Now?
Has your child recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes? Here’s what you should know. The diagnosis of diabetes hits parents hard. Questions arise. Are they
Insulin Resistance: Why Won’t This Dirt Wash Off?
In some people, insulin resistance can cause a darkened pigmentation to develop on certain areas of the skin. This condition is called acanthosis nigricans. It is most
Weight Loss Reality Check: Why Losing Two Pounds a Week May Not Be as Easy as You Think
Do you ever wonder why your neighbor seemed to drop weight in a few weeks on a fad diet but you are not seeing results
The SMART Way to Lose Weight
An important part of losing weight and changing your diet is planning a strategy to reach your goal. Setting effective goals is an important first
