We all know how important it is to select healthy foods for ourselves and our families. Still, a study by the American Dietetic Association (ADA) found that more than half of us admit that we are not doing all we can to eat healthfully.
The ADA offers these easy-to-follow recommendations for beginning to incorporate a variety of healthy foods in your daily diet:
- Make a plan for change. Divide big goals, such as "I will eat better," into smaller, more specific goals, such as "I will eat more vegetables."
- Change doesn't always mean eliminating a food or food habit. Make gradual changes. For example, try one new fruit or vegetable a week. Small steps toward reaching a goal add up over time!
- Focus more on moderation and balance. Learn portion sizes. They are often smaller than you think.
We at ParentsPlace.com hope that the following information encourages you to include healthier eating in your lifestyle.
Babies and Toddlers
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- Nutritional guidelines for babies
- "My baby hates to be spoon-fed"
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- Picky eaters message board
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Kids and Teens
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- Healthy food for growing kids
- Easy on-the-go breakfast ideas
- Another reason to eat your cereal
- Looking for lunchbox ideas?
- Do your kids need snacks?
- Snacks as a reward?
- Tips for picky eaters
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- Are you raising a vegetarian?
- Soft drinks: Hazardous to your health?
- Nutrition for your teens
- VIDEO: Obesity in kids
Women's Special Concerns
- Nutritional help for PMS
- Preparing for pregnancy
- Nutrition during pregnancy
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- Do you need prenatal vitamins?
- Are pregnancy cravings real or imagined?
- Nursing: Do all women lose weight?
- Post baby weight loss message board
General Nutrition
- How to find a registered dietitian
- Easy ways to scale the food pyramid
- Say good-bye to junk food
- Healthy fast food: Not an oxymoron
- Best fruits and veggies: The top five
- Is tea healthier than coffee?
- Lose weight and stay healthy
- What is an empty calorie?
- Fat: Not a four letter word
- Cures in your cupboard
- Nutritional cure for insomnia?
- Can food affect your mood?
- Food allergies: Nothing to sneeze at
For More Infomation
Please visit the extensive archive of ParentsPlace.com's online nutritionist, Sue Gilbert, for additional information.
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